Knox County, NE Public Records

Knox County Court
PO Box 125
Center, NE 68724 https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/cou
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 402-288-5607
F: 402-288-5651
Couriers: 206 Main St
Center, NE 68724
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $53,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No adoption records released
District Court
PO Box 126
Center, NE 68724 https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/cou
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 402-288-5606
F: 402-288-5609
Couriers: 206 Main St
Center, NE 68724
Jurisdiction: Felony, Some Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $53,000, Family
Restricted Records: No mental health records released
Although the District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with County Court, it primarily hears all felony criminal cases, equity cases, and civil cases involving more than $53,000.

Knox County, NE Vital Records

Contact the Knox County Clerk Office of the Register of Deeds/County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Knox County Clerk
Register of Deeds/County Clerk
206 Main St
Center, NE 68724 http://www.co.knox.ne.us/deeds.html
8:30AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 402-288-5660
Fax: 402-288-5605
Recorded Documents

Knox County 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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Knox County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,108.12 sq mi
Population (2009): 8,378
  • Females: 51.2%
  • White: 89.5%
  • Black/African American: 0.1%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 88.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): -996
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 82%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.4
Housing Units (2000): 4,773
Homeownership Rate (2000): 75%
Migration Flow to Knox County, NE from (2007-2008):

Knox County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $126,005
  • Construction: $3,892
  • Retail Trade: $9,000
  • Professional and Technical Services: $3,132
  • Healthcare: $5,703
  • Banking: $0
  • Retail Trade: $9,000
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $760
  • Manufacturing: $5,197
  • Farms: $32,266
  • Government: $42,673
Employed (2000): 4,374
Unemployed (2000): 167
Unemployment Rate (2009): 3.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,975
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,109
Local Government Revenue (2007): $25,018 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $8,481 (thou. dol.)

Knox County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 100
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.6
Deaths (2007): 154
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 10

Knox County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 0
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
Property Crimes (2008): 37
  • Burglary: 15
  • Larceny-Theft: 22
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 0

Knox County Genealogy Records