Caldwell Parish, LA Public Records

37th District Court-Columbia
PO Box 1327
Columbia, LA 71418 http://www.laclerksofcourt.org/parish
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 318-649-2272
F: 318-649-2037
Couriers: 201 Main St, Ste. 1
Columbia, LA 71418
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate, Eviction, Family
Restricted Records: No adoption or juvenile records released
All record requests must be in writing. Probate fax is same as main fax number.
Caldwell Parish JP Court - Ward 1 -Columbia
1991 Hwy. 848
Columbia, LA 71418
P: 318-235-9619
Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000
Caldwell Parish JP Court - Ward 2 -Columbia
PO Box 425
Columbia, LA 71418
P: 318-649-7974
Couriers: Is residence of Judge, call to obtain.

Jurisdiction: Civil up to $5,000

Caldwell Parish, LA Vital Records

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

Caldwell Parish Clerk of Court
Clerk of Court
201 Main St, Ste 1
Columbia, LA 71418
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 318-649-2272
Fax: 318-649-2037
Recorded Documents

Caldwell Parish 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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Caldwell Parish Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 529.42 sq mi
Population (2009): 10,439
  • Females: 49.1%
  • White: 80.6%
  • Black/African American: 18%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 78.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): -121
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 21.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 65.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 8.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.5
Housing Units (2000): 5,035
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.2%
Migration Flow to Caldwell Parish, LA from (2007-2008):

Caldwell Parish Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $114,275
  • Construction: $7,224
  • Retail Trade: $13,863
  • Professional and Technical Services: $4,885
  • Healthcare: $15,793
  • Banking: $4,693
  • Retail Trade: $13,863
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $2,833
  • Farms: $3,377
  • Government: $29,606
Employed (2000): 3,897
Unemployed (2000): 310
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,998
Local Government Employment (2007): 552
Local Government Revenue (2007): $24,934 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $4,310 (thou. dol.)

Caldwell Parish Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 122
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.8
Deaths (2007): 125
  • Per 1,000 population: 12
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Caldwell Parish Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 62
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 60
Property Crimes (2008): 351
  • Burglary: 116
  • Larceny-Theft: 210
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 25

Caldwell Parish Genealogy Records