Coles County, IL Public Records

Circuit Court
651 Jackson Ave, Rm 128
Charleston, IL 61920 http://www.judici.com/courts/index.js
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 217-348-0516
F: 217-348-7324
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Ordinances
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released

Coles County, IL Vital Records

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Coles County
County Recorder
651 Jackson Ave, Rm 122
Charleston, IL 61920 http://www.co.coles.il.us/CoClerk/
8:30AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 217-348-7325, 217-348-0501
Fax: 217-348-7337
Recorded Documents, State Tax Liens

Coles County Vital Certificates

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Coles County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 508.29 sq mi
Population (2009): 52,065
  • Females: 52.2%
  • White: 94.3%
  • Black/African American: 3.3%
  • Asian: 1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 92.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,131
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 19.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 82.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 20.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.31
Housing Units (2000): 22,768
Homeownership Rate (2000): 61.9%
Migration Flow to Coles County, IL from (2007-2008):

Coles County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,095,282
  • Construction: $50,988
  • Retail Trade: $74,716
  • Professional and Technical Services: $32,135
  • Healthcare: $156,613
  • Banking: $31,609
  • Retail Trade: $74,716
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $26,555
  • Manufacturing: $167,049
  • Farms: $11,701
  • Government: $293,600
Employed (2000): 26,381
Unemployed (2000): 1,539
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,751
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $156,852 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $63,277 (thou. dol.)

Coles County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 571
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.9
Deaths (2007): 479
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.3

Coles County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 0
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
Property Crimes (2008): 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Larceny-Theft: 0
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 0

Coles County Genealogy Records