Hempstead County, AR Public Records

State District Court
PO Box 1420
Hope, AR 71802-1420
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 870-777-2525
F: 870-777-7830
Couriers: 400 South Washington
Hope, AR 71802-1420
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Small Claims
Unlawful Detainers (3 day criminal notice) are heard at the Circuit Court, but can be referred to a State District Court Judge.
Circuit Court
PO Box 1420
Hope, AR 71802 http://hempsteadcountyar.com/circuitc
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 870-777-2384
F: 870-777-7827
Couriers: 400 S Washington
Hope, AR 71802
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Domestic Relations, Unlawful Detainer, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released
Probate is handled by the County Clerk at same address.

Hempstead County, AR Vital Records

Contact the Hempstead County Office of the Recorder/County Circuit Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Hempstead County
Recorder/County Circuit Clerk
400 S Washington
Hope, AR 71801 http://www.hempsteadcountyar.com/circ
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 870-777-2384
Fax: 870-777-7827
Recorded Documents

Hempstead County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Hempstead County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 728.77 sq mi
Population (2009): 23,027
  • Females: 50.6%
  • White: 68.5%
  • Black/African American: 29%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 15.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 54.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -558
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 6.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 9.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 20.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 69.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.6
Housing Units (2000): 10,166
Homeownership Rate (2000): 69.3%
Migration Flow to Hempstead County, AR from (2007-2008):

Hempstead County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $362,138
  • Construction: $8,065
  • Retail Trade: $24,382
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $9,377
  • Retail Trade: $24,382
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $8,683
  • Manufacturing: $99,922
  • Farms: $38,172
  • Government: $77,546
Employed (2000): 10,292
Unemployed (2000): 712
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,565
Local Government Employment (2007): 989
Local Government Revenue (2007): $46,828 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $23,559 (thou. dol.)

Hempstead County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 360
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.5
Deaths (2007): 267
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.3

Hempstead County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 127
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 9
  • Robbery: 12
  • Aggravated Assault: 103
Property Crimes (2008): 827
  • Burglary: 229
  • Larceny-Theft: 530
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 68

Hempstead County Genealogy Records