Edgar County, IL Public Records

Circuit Court
115 W Court, Rm M
Paris, IL 61944 http://edgarcountyillinois.com/office
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 217-466-7447
F: 217-466-7443
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Ordinances
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released

Edgar County, IL Vital Records

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

Edgar County
County Clerk & Recorder
115 W Court St, Rm J
Paris, IL 61944-1785 http://edgarcountyillinois.com/office
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 217-466-7433
Fax: 217-466-7430
Recorded Documents, State Tax Liens

Edgar County Vital Certificates

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Edgar County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 623.55 sq mi
Population (2009): 18,471
  • Females: 50.8%
  • White: 96.7%
  • Black/African American: 2.1%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 95.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,233
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 13.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.4
Housing Units (2000): 8,611
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.6%
Migration Flow to Edgar County, IL from (2007-2008):

Edgar County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $299,481
  • Construction: $12,453
  • Retail Trade: $18,496
  • Professional and Technical Services: $9,518
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $18,792
  • Retail Trade: $18,496
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $3,629
  • Manufacturing: $92,141
  • Farms: $13,069
  • Government: $55,060
Employed (2000): 8,934
Unemployed (2000): 449
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,078
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $45,066 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $12,447 (thou. dol.)

Edgar County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 213
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.3
Deaths (2007): 238
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.7

Edgar 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

Edgar County Genealogy Records