Monroe County, KY Public Records

Circuit Court
300 N Main
Justice Center
Tompkinsville, KY 42167 https://kycourts.gov//courts/clerks/P
Hours: 8AM-4PM M-F; 8AM-N 1st Sat of month CST
P: 270-487-5480
F: 270-487-0068
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Family, Contested Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption, mental, juvenile, or sealed records released
The Circuit Court clerk is responsible for managing the records of both the Circuit and District courts.
District Court
300 N Main
Tompkinsville, KY 42167 https://kycourts.gov//courts/clerks/P
Hours: 8AM-4PM M-F; 8AM-N 1st Sat of month CST
P: 270-487-5480
F: 270-487-0068
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $5,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Ordinances, Traffic
Restricted Records: No adoption, mental, juvenile, or sealed records released
The Circuit Court clerk is responsible for managing the records of both the Circuit and District courts.

Monroe County, KY Vital Records

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

Monroe County
County Clerk
200 N Main St, #D
Tompkinsville, KY 42167-1548 http://monroecountyclerkky.com/
8AM-4PM M-F; 8AM-N Sat CST
Phone: 270-487-5471
Fax: 270-487-5976
Recorded Documents

Monroe County Vital Certificates

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Monroe County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 330.81 sq mi
Population (2009): 11,569
  • Females: 50.9%
  • White: 95.9%
  • Black/African American: 2.8%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 92.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -187
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 23.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 57.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 8.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 5,288
Homeownership Rate (2000): 75.2%
Migration Flow to Monroe County, KY from (2007-2008):

Monroe County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $124,610
  • Construction: $5,779
  • Retail Trade: $13,793
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $7,514
  • Banking: $3,915
  • Retail Trade: $13,793
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $25,490
  • Farms: $5,545
  • Government: $37,080
Employed (2000): 4,815
Unemployed (2000): 539
Unemployment Rate (2009): 14%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $21,109
Local Government Employment (2007): 806
Local Government Revenue (2007): $20,515 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $10,490 (thou. dol.)

Monroe County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 149
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.8
Deaths (2007): 155
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Monroe County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 4
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 3
Property Crimes (2008): 44
  • Burglary: 20
  • Larceny-Theft: 22
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 2

Monroe County Genealogy Records