Monroe County, FL Public Records

Circuit Court
Clerk of the Court
50 High Point Rd
Plantation Key, FL 33070 http://www.clerk-of-the-court.com/def
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 305-292-3540
F: 305-295-3615
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $15,000, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, child abuse or sexual battery records released
Physical locations of the courts: 500 Whitehead St. Key West, 33040; 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050; 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070
County Court
500 Whitehead St
Courthouse
Key West, FL 33040
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 305-292-3540
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Traffic, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No juvenile, child abuse or sexual battery records released
Must specify which courts to be search. 2 additional locations: 3117 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050; 88820 Overseas Highway, Plantation Key, FL 33070

Monroe County, FL Vital Records

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

Monroe County
County Clerk of the Circuit Court
500 Whitehead St
Key West, FL 33040 http://www.clerk-of-the-court.com/
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 305-292-3458
Fax: 305-295-3970

Monroe 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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Monroe County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 996.91 sq mi
Population (2009): 73,165
  • Females: 46.6%
  • White: 91.1%
  • Black/African American: 5.7%
  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 19.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 72.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): -6,424
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 14.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 21.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 84.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 25.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.23
Housing Units (2000): 51,617
Homeownership Rate (2000): 62.4%
Migration Flow to Monroe County, FL from (2007-2008):

Monroe County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,102,731
  • Construction: $159,156
  • Retail Trade: $219,172
  • Professional and Technical Services: $115,600
  • Healthcare: $129,068
  • Banking: $88,515
  • Retail Trade: $219,172
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $345,225
  • Manufacturing: $15,025
  • Farms: $31
  • Government: $539,567
Employed (2000): 41,181
Unemployed (2000): 1,364
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $61,216
Local Government Employment (2007): 4,289
Local Government Revenue (2007): $393,967 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $267,429 (thou. dol.)

Monroe County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 810
  • Per 1,000 population: 11
Deaths (2007): 666
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 2.5

Monroe County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 392
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 4
  • Forcible rape: 42
  • Robbery: 90
  • Aggravated Assault: 256
Property Crimes (2008): 4,021
  • Burglary: 880
  • Larceny-Theft: 2,870
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 271

Monroe County Genealogy Records