Scott County, IL Public Records

Circuit Court
35 E Market St
Winchester, IL 62694
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-4PM CST
P: 217-742-5217
F: 217-742-5853
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Ordinances
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released

Scott County, IL Vital Records

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

Scott County
County Recorder
35 E Market St
Winchester, IL 62694
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 217-742-3178
Fax: 217-742-5853
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Scott County Vital Certificates

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Scott County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 250.92 sq mi
Population (2009): 5,193
  • Females: 50.8%
  • White: 99.2%
  • Black/African American: 0.2%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 98.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -341
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 83.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.47
Housing Units (2000): 2,464
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.6%
Migration Flow to Scott County, IL from (2007-2008):

Scott County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $70,206
  • Construction: $17,431
  • Retail Trade: $2,980
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $2,255
  • Retail Trade: $2,980
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $726
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $10,130
  • Government: $13,427
Employed (2000): 2,736
Unemployed (2000): 133
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,504
Local Government Employment (2007): 327
Local Government Revenue (2007): $13,239 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $622 (thou. dol.)

Scott County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 78
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.9
Deaths (2007): 58
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Scott 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

Scott County Genealogy Records