We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Guilford County, North Carolina. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in North Carolina Guilford County.
4. Central Library GREENSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 219 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone Number: (336) 373-2474 Guilford N/A N/A
5. Library System GREENSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 219 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone Number: (336) 373-2699 Guilford 1,401,976 2,732,905
7. Library System HIGH POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 901 North Main Street, High Point, NC 27262
Phone Number: (336) 883-3694 Guilford 729,763 334,111
8. Central Library HIGH POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 901 N. Main ST., High Point, NC 27262
Phone Number: (336) 883-3631 Guilford N/A N/A
9. Branch Library KATHLEEN CLAY EDWARDS FAMILY BRANCH
Street Address: 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
Phone Number: (336) 373-2923 Guilford N/A N/A
11. Bookmobile READING RAILROAD
219 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone Number: (336) 373-2580 Guilford N/A N/A
12. Branch Library VANCE H. CHAVIS LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER
900 S. Benbow Road, Greensboro, NC 27406
Phone Number: (336) 373-5838 Guilford N/A N/A
Overview of Guilford County, North Carolina
Guilford County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 421,048. Its county seat is Greensboro.
History
The county was formed in 1771 from parts of Rowan County and Orange County. It was named for Francis North, 1st Earl of Guilford, father of Frederick North, Lord North, British Prime Minister from 1770 to 1782.
In 1779 the southern third of Guilford County became Randolph County. In 1785 the northern half of its remaining territory became Rockingham County.
Law and government
Guilford County is a member of the regional Piedmont Triad Council of Governments.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,703 km² (658 mi²). 1,682 km² (649 mi²) of it is land and 21 km² (8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.26% water.
Townships
The county is divided into eighteen townships: Bruce, Center Grove, Clay, Deep River, Fentress, Friendship, Gilmer, Greene, High Point, Jamestown, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Morehead, Oak Ridge, Rock Creek, Sumner, and Washington.
Adjacent Counties
Rockingham County, North Carolina- north
Alamance County, North Carolina- east
Randolph County, North Carolina- south
Davidson County, North Carolina- southwest
Forsyth County, North Carolina- west
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 421,048 people, 168,667 households, and 109,802 families residing in the county. The population density is 250/km² (648/mi²). There are 180,391 housing units at an average density of 107/km² (278/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 64.53% White, 29.27% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 2.44% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.81% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. 3.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 168,667 households out of which 30.40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.00% are married couples living together, 13.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.90% are non-families. 27.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 2.96.
In the county the population is spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 11.00% from 18 to 24, 31.40% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $42,618, and the median income for a family is $52,638. Males have a median income of $35,940 versus $27,092 for females. The per capita income for the county is $23,340. 10.60% of the population and 7.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.80% of those under the age of 18 and 9.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Guilford County, North Carolina has the following cities and towns:
