Mecosta County, MI Public Records

49th Circuit Court
400 Elm, Rm 131
Big Rapids, MI 49307 http://www.mecostacounty.org/courts.h
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 231-592-0783
F: 231-592-0193
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, mental health, or adoption records released
77th District Court
400 Elm, Room 118
Big Rapids, MI 49307 http://www.co.mecosta.mi.us/courts.ht
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 231-592-0799
F: 231-796-2180
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, sex offenders, mental health, or adoption records released
Probate Court
400 Elm St, Rm 109
Big Rapids, MI 49307 http://www.mecostacounty.org/courts.h
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 231-592-0135
F: 231-592-0191
Jurisdiction: Probate

Mecosta County, MI Vital Records

Contact the Mecosta 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.

Mecosta County
County Register of Deeds
400 Elm St
Big Rapids, MI 49307 http://www.mecostacounty.org/RegDeeds
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 231-592-0148
Fax: 231-592-0149
Recorded Documents

Mecosta County Vital Certificates

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Mecosta County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 555.69 sq mi
Population (2009): 41,775
  • Females: 49.5%
  • White: 92.3%
  • Black/African American: 4.1%
  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 91%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,219
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 20.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 83.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 19.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.49
Housing Units (2000): 19,593
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.7%
Migration Flow to Mecosta County, MI from (2007-2008):

Mecosta County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $589,706
  • Construction: $19,219
  • Retail Trade: $50,238
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $40,456
  • Banking: $12,084
  • Retail Trade: $50,238
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $16,252
  • Manufacturing: $86,554
  • Farms: $7,214
  • Government: $231,347
Employed (2000): 17,470
Unemployed (2000): 2,301
Unemployment Rate (2009): 13.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,241
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $119,537 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $91,402 (thou. dol.)

Mecosta County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 432
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.3
Deaths (2007): 359
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.6

Mecosta County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 91
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 14
  • Robbery: 5
  • Aggravated Assault: 72
Property Crimes (2008): 1,100
  • Burglary: 249
  • Larceny-Theft: 814
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 37

Mecosta County Genealogy Records