San Benito County, CA Public Records

Superior Court
450 Fourth Street
Hollister, CA 95023 http://www.sanbenito.courts.ca.gov
Hours: 8AM-4PM PST
P: 831-636-4057
F: 831-636-4195
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Probate, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Ordinances
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, medical, probation or sealed records released
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San Benito County, CA Vital Records

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San Benito County
County Recorder
440 5th St, Rm 206
Hollister, CA 95023 http://sbcvote.us/county-recorder/
8AM-5PM PST
Phone: 831-636-4046
Fax: 831-636-2939
Recorded Documents

San Benito County Vital Certificates

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San Benito County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,389.06 sq mi
Population (2009): 55,058
  • Females: 49%
  • White: 90.9%
  • Black/African American: 1.4%
  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 54.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 40.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,824
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 18.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 37.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 74.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 17.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 3.32
Housing Units (2000): 16,499
Homeownership Rate (2000): 68.2%
Migration Flow to San Benito County, CA from (2007-2008):

San Benito County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $991,540
  • Construction: $111,989
  • Retail Trade: $84,283
  • Professional and Technical Services: $25,533
  • Healthcare: $38,831
  • Banking: $24,963
  • Retail Trade: $84,283
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $25,717
  • Manufacturing: $170,370
  • Farms: $110,841
  • Government: $184,563
Employed (2000): 23,663
Unemployed (2000): 1,680
Unemployment Rate (2009): 14.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $34,874
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,529
Local Government Revenue (2007): $241,266 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $143,779 (thou. dol.)

San Benito County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 882
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.2
Deaths (2007): 250
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.7

San Benito County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 243
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 20
  • Robbery: 29
  • Aggravated Assault: 191
Property Crimes (2008): 1,230
  • Burglary: 503
  • Larceny-Theft: 583
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 144

San Benito County Genealogy Records