Clay County, KS Public Records

District Court
712 5th St, #204
Clay Center, KS 67432 http://www.claycountykansas.org/215/D
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 785-632-3443
F: 785-632-2651
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Juvenile, Eviction, Family, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, mental health, sealed or expunged records released
Clay Center Municipal Court
427 Court St
Clay Center, KS 67432 http://www.cityofclaycenter.com/gover
Hours: 8AM-12:30PM 1:30PM-5PM CST
P: 785-632-3312
F: 785-632-3943
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic
Wakefield Municipal Court
PO Box 326
Wakefield, KS 67487 http://wakefieldks.com/main/
Hours: 8AM-N 1:15PM-5PM CST
P: 785-461-5886
F: 785-461-5887
Couriers: 609 Grove St
Wakefield, KS 67487
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic, Misdemeanor

Clay County, KS Vital Records

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

Clay County
County Register of Deeds
712 5th St, Ste 104
Clay Center, KS 67432 http://www.claycountykansas.org/214/R
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 785-632-3811

Clay County Vital Certificates

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Clay County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 643.84 sq mi
Population (2009): 8,704
  • Females: 49.8%
  • White: 96.9%
  • Black/African American: 1%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 95.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): -118
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 11.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 87%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.39
Housing Units (2000): 4,084
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.7%
Migration Flow to Clay County, KS from (2007-2008):

Clay County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $150,738
  • Construction: $9,912
  • Retail Trade: $23,906
  • Professional and Technical Services: $4,118
  • Healthcare: $13,497
  • Banking: $5,590
  • Retail Trade: $23,906
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $16,256
  • Farms: $5,371
  • Government: $34,372
Employed (2000): 4,266
Unemployed (2000): 154
Unemployment Rate (2009): 4.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $34,076
Local Government Employment (2007): 871
Local Government Revenue (2007): $31,735 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $15,112 (thou. dol.)

Clay County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 108
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.4
Deaths (2007): 119
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.3

Clay County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 30
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 6
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 24
Property Crimes (2008): 180
  • Burglary: 60
  • Larceny-Theft: 104
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 16

Clay County Genealogy Records