Jones County, IA Public Records

District Court
500 W Main St
Anamosa, IA 52205 https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-court
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-4:30PM CST
P: 319-462-4341
F: 319-462-5827
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed, dissolution of marriage (prior to decree), mental health 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.

Jones County, IA Vital Records

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

Jones County
County Recorder
500 W Main St, Rm 116
Anamosa, IA 52205-1632 http://www.jonescountyiowa.org/record
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 319-462-2477
Fax: 319-462-5802
Recorded Documents

Jones 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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Jones County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 575.31 sq mi
Population (2009): 20,364
  • Females: 47.2%
  • White: 96.5%
  • Black/African American: 2.2%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 95.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): 143
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 11.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 85.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.47
Housing Units (2000): 8,126
Homeownership Rate (2000): 75.9%
Migration Flow to Jones County, IA from (2007-2008):

Jones County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $294,359
  • Construction: $17,961
  • Retail Trade: $29,826
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $11,039
  • Retail Trade: $29,826
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $5,595
  • Manufacturing: $49,360
  • Farms: $28,500
  • Government: $65,986
Employed (2000): 9,721
Unemployed (2000): 399
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,140
Local Government Employment (2007): 961
Local Government Revenue (2007): $47,590 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $28,312 (thou. dol.)

Jones County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 242
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.9
Deaths (2007): 172
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Jones County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 10
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 8
Property Crimes (2008): 211
  • Burglary: 44
  • Larceny-Theft: 149
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 18

Jones County Genealogy Records