Public Libraries number of central libraries (per capita) (most recent) by state

DEFINITION
This is one type of single outlet library (SO) or the library which is the operational center of a multiple-outlet library (MO or MA). Usually all processing is centralized here and the principal collections are housed here. Synonymous with main library.

Note: Each public library system (administrative entity) may report either no central library or one central library. No administrative entity may report more than one central library. Where two or more libraries are considered "centrals" for state or local purposes, one central library and one or more branch libraries is reported in the survey. The library identified as the central library is the library with the largest collection; all others are reported as branches. Where there are several co-equal outlets and no principal collection, all such outlets are reported as branches, not central libraries. Per capita figures expressed per 100,000 population.

Education Statistics > Public Libraries > Number of Central Libraries (per capita) (most recent) by state

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Rank

States

Amount

# 1

Vermont:

30.014 per 100,000 people

# 2

Maine:

20.658 per 100,000 people

# 3

Iowa:

18.171 per 100,000 people

# 4

New Hampshire:

17.558 per 100,000 people

# 5

South Dakota:

16.11 per 100,000 people

# 6

Nebraska:

15.636 per 100,000 people

# 7

North Dakota:

12.879 per 100,000 people

# 8

Alaska:

12.808 per 100,000 people

# 9

Kansas:

11.841 per 100,000 people

# 10

Montana:

8.443 per 100,000 people

# 11

Idaho:

7.137 per 100,000 people

# 12

Wisconsin:

6.81 per 100,000 people

# 13

Massachusetts:

5.782 per 100,000 people

# 14

Connecticut:

5.527 per 100,000 people

# 15

West Virginia:

5.339 per 100,000 people

# 16

Illinois:

4.928 per 100,000 people

# 17

New Mexico:

4.667 per 100,000 people

# 18

Alabama:

4.542 per 100,000 people

# 19

Wyoming:

4.516 per 100,000 people

# 20

Rhode Island:

4.46 per 100,000 people

# 21

New York:

3.9 per 100,000 people

# 22

Indiana:

3.795 per 100,000 people

# 23

Michigan:

3.745 per 100,000 people

# 24

Pennsylvania:

3.645 per 100,000 people

# 25

New Jersey:

3.533 per 100,000 people

# 26

Oregon:

3.351 per 100,000 people

# 27

Oklahoma:

3.157 per 100,000 people

# 28

Tennessee:

3.086 per 100,000 people

# 29

Missouri:

2.862 per 100,000 people

# 30

Kentucky:

2.78 per 100,000 people

# 31

Minnesota:

2.513 per 100,000 people

# 32

Texas:

2.415 per 100,000 people

# 33

Delaware:

2.252 per 100,000 people

# 34

Colorado:

2.229 per 100,000 people

# 35

Utah:

2.146 per 100,000 people

# 36

Ohio:

2.128 per 100,000 people

# 37

Mississippi:

1.643 per 100,000 people

# 38

Arkansas:

1.547 per 100,000 people

# 39

Arizona:

1.448 per 100,000 people

# 40

Louisiana:

1.437 per 100,000 people

# 41

Virginia:

1.031 per 100,000 people

# 42

South Carolina:

0.964 per 100,000 people

# 43

Washington:

0.875 per 100,000 people

# 44

Nevada:

0.787 per 100,000 people

# 45

North Carolina:

0.737 per 100,000 people

# 46

Georgia:

0.639 per 100,000 people

# 47

California:

0.459 per 100,000 people

# 48

Maryland:

0.304 per 100,000 people

# 49

Florida:

0.298 per 100,000 people

# 50

District of Columbia:

0.182 per 100,000 people

# 51

Hawaii:

0.078 per 100,000 people

Weighted average:

5.4 per 100,000 people

DEFINITION: This is one type of single outlet library (SO) or the library which is the operational center of a multiple-outlet library (MO or MA). Usually all processing is centralized here and the principal collections are housed here. Synonymous with main library.

Note: Each public library system (administrative entity) may report either no central library or one central library. No administrative entity may report more than one central library. Where two or more libraries are considered "centrals" for state or local purposes, one central library and one or more branch libraries is reported in the survey. The library identified as the central library is the library with the largest collection; all others are reported as branches. Where there are several co-equal outlets and no principal collection, all such outlets are reported as branches, not central libraries. Per capita figures expressed per 100,000 population.

Education Statistics > Public Libraries > Number of Central Libraries (per capita) (most recent) by state

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