St. Joseph County, MI Public Records

45th Circuit Court
PO Box 189
Centreville, MI 49032 http://www.stjosephcountymi.org/45thc
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 269-467-5542
F: 269-467-5558
Couriers: 125 W Main St
Courts Bldg, 2nd Fl
Centreville, MI 49032
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No suppressed records released
3-B District Court
PO Box 67
Centreville, MI 49032 http://www.stjosephcountymi.org/3bdis
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 269-467-5627
F: 269-467-5611
Couriers: 125 W Main St
Courts Bldg, 1st Fl
Centreville, MI 49032
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No suppressed records released
Probate Court
PO Box 190
Centreville, MI 49032 http://www.stjosephcountymi.org/proba
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 269-467-5538
F: 269-467-5560
Couriers: 125 W Main St, 2nd Fl, Courts Bldg
Centreville, MI 49032
Jurisdiction: Probate
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St. Joseph County, MI Vital Records

Contact the St. Joseph 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.

St. Joseph County
County Register of Deeds
125 W Main St
Historic Courthouse, 2nd Fl
Centreville, MI 49032 http://www.stjosephcountymi.org/clerk
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 269-467-5552
Fax: 269-467-5593
Recorded Documents

St. Joseph County Vital Certificates

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St. Joseph County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 503.72 sq mi
Population (2009): 61,723
  • Females: 50.4%
  • White: 94.9%
  • Black/African American: 2.4%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 7.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 88.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): -699
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 7.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 78.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.63
Housing Units (2000): 26,503
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.9%
Migration Flow to St. Joseph County, MI from (2007-2008):

St. Joseph County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,160,518
  • Construction: $35,015
  • Retail Trade: $77,523
  • Professional and Technical Services: $21,440
  • Healthcare: $53,426
  • Banking: $22,432
  • Retail Trade: $77,523
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $18,379
  • Manufacturing: $551,911
  • Farms: $15,363
  • Government: $188,961
Employed (2000): 29,816
Unemployed (2000): 1,453
Unemployment Rate (2009): 14.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,141
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,472
Local Government Revenue (2007): $237,603 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $150,156 (thou. dol.)

St. Joseph County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 971
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.6
Deaths (2007): 578
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 10
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.3

St. Joseph County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 182
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 36
  • Robbery: 18
  • Aggravated Assault: 128
Property Crimes (2008): 1,501
  • Burglary: 389
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,046
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 66

St. Joseph County Genealogy Records