Becker County, MN Public Records

7th Judicial District Court
913 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/B
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 218-846-7305
F: 218-847-7620
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, sex offender or sealed records released
White Earth Reservation Tribal Court.
PO Box 289
White Earth, MN 56591 http://www.whiteearth.com/programs/in
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 218-983-4648
F: 218-983-3294
Couriers: 35500 Eagle View Rd
Odema, MN 56569
Jurisdiction: Criminal, Civil, Juvenile, Traffic, Estate, Eviction

Becker County, MN Vital Records

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Becker County
County Recorder
915 Lake Ave
Courthouse, 2nd Fl
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 http://www.co.becker.mn.us/dept/recor
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 218-846-7304
Recorded Documents

Becker County Vital Certificates

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Becker County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,310.42 sq mi
Population (2009): 32,076
  • Females: 50%
  • White: 88.6%
  • Black/African American: 0.5%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 87.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,076
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 11.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 82.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.49
Housing Units (2000): 16,612
Homeownership Rate (2000): 80.5%
Migration Flow to Becker County, MN from (2007-2008):

Becker County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $639,551
  • Construction: $48,485
  • Retail Trade: $59,633
  • Professional and Technical Services: $17,833
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $20,003
  • Retail Trade: $59,633
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $17,780
  • Manufacturing: $102,883
  • Farms: $38,847
  • Government: $139,235
Employed (2000): 13,811
Unemployed (2000): 931
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $31,754
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,047
Local Government Revenue (2007): $91,701 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $51,923 (thou. dol.)

Becker County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 427
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.4
Deaths (2007): 311
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 6
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.1

Becker County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 34
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 32
Property Crimes (2008): 489
  • Burglary: 120
  • Larceny-Theft: 334
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 35

Becker County Genealogy Records