Scott County, MN Public Records

1st Judicial District Court
200 Fourth Ave W, JC115
Shakopee, MN 55379 http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/S
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 952-496-8200
F: 952-496-8211
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile or sealed records released

Scott County, MN Vital Records

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Scott County
County Recorder
200 4th Ave W
Shakopee, MN 55379 http://www.scottcountymn.gov/302/Land
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 952-496-8438, 952-496-8150
Fax: 952-496-8500
Recorded Documents

Scott County Vital Certificates

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Scott County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 356.68 sq mi
Population (2009): 131,939
  • Females: 49.6%
  • White: 89.7%
  • Black/African American: 2.5%
  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 85.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 42,441
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 6.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 4.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 91%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 29.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.89
Housing Units (2000): 31,609
Homeownership Rate (2000): 86.5%
Migration Flow to Scott County, MN from (2007-2008):

Scott County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,387,799
  • Construction: $315,031
  • Retail Trade: $138,926
  • Professional and Technical Services: $201,236
  • Healthcare: $168,305
  • Banking: $49,921
  • Retail Trade: $138,926
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $68,266
  • Manufacturing: $380,037
  • Farms: $6,243
  • Government: $482,365
Employed (2000): 49,491
Unemployed (2000): 1,330
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $39,042
Local Government Employment (2007): 9,076
Local Government Revenue (2007): $264,602 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $416,399 (thou. dol.)

Scott County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 2,181
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.3
Deaths (2007): 464
  • Per 1,000 population: 3.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 17
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.8

Scott County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 136
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 24
  • Aggravated Assault: 111
Property Crimes (2008): 2,680
  • Burglary: 401
  • Larceny-Theft: 2,173
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 106

Scott County Genealogy Records