Delaware County, IA Public Records

District Court
PO Box 527
Manchester, IA 52057 https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-court
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 563-927-4942
F: 563-927-3074
Couriers: 301 E Main St
Courthouse
Manchester, IA 52057
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed, dissolution of marriage, mental health, domestic abuse or deferred records released
Judicial Magistrates, part of the District Court, have jurisdiction over simple misdemeanors, including scheduled violations, county and municipal infractions, and small claims.

Delaware County, IA Vital Records

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

Delaware County
County Recorder
301 E Main St, Rm 204
Courthouse
Manchester, IA 52057 http://www.co.delaware.ia.us/offices/
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 563-927-4665
Recorded Documents

Delaware 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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Delaware County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 577.85 sq mi
Population (2009): 17,205
  • Females: 49.8%
  • White: 99.1%
  • Black/African American: 0.1%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 98.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,199
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 9.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 85.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.66
Housing Units (2000): 7,682
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.8%
Migration Flow to Delaware County, IA from (2007-2008):

Delaware County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $361,407
  • Construction: $19,882
  • Retail Trade: $19,456
  • Professional and Technical Services: $8,822
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $12,734
  • Retail Trade: $19,456
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $3,947
  • Manufacturing: $83,982
  • Farms: $64,420
  • Government: $52,883
Employed (2000): 9,298
Unemployed (2000): 325
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $32,674
Local Government Employment (2007): 988
Local Government Revenue (2007): $57,815 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $16,207 (thou. dol.)

Delaware County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 231
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.2
Deaths (2007): 147
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Delaware County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 38
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 37
Property Crimes (2008): 81
  • Burglary: 28
  • Larceny-Theft: 47
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 6

Delaware County Genealogy Records