This page includes data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services on public libraries. Visits include all people entering the library for whatever purpose during the year. Circulation includes all library materials in print, electronic, or other format that are charged out for use outside the library. Operating expenditures include salaries and wages, employee benefits, collection expenditures, and other expenditures necessary to support the provision of library services. Attendance includes the audience at all planned group events, whether held on- or off-site, that are sponsored or co-sponsored by the library. Operating expenditures include salaries and wages, employee benefits, collection expenditures, and other expenditures necessary to support the provision of library services.
Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries in the United States Survey
U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates