Cherokee County, OK Public Records

15th Judicial District Court
213 W Delaware, Rm 302
Tahlequah, OK 74464 http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 918-456-0691
F: 918-458-6587
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Family, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile records released

Cherokee County, OK Vital Records

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

Cherokee County
County Clerk
213 W Delaware, Rm 200
Tahlequah, OK 74464
8AM-4:30PM (Recording hours 8AM-4PM) CST
Phone: 918-456-3171
Fax: 918-458-6508
Recorded Documents

Cherokee County Vital Certificates

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Cherokee County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 751.04 sq mi
Population (2009): 46,029
  • Females: 51%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Black/African American: 2%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 6.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 53.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 3,506
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 7.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 25.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 76.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 22.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.52
Housing Units (2000): 19,499
Homeownership Rate (2000): 66.8%
Migration Flow to Cherokee County, OK from (2007-2008):

Cherokee County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $669,906
  • Construction: $26,006
  • Retail Trade: $46,222
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $40,940
  • Banking: $16,474
  • Retail Trade: $46,222
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $16,736
  • Manufacturing: $8,188
  • Farms: $32,963
  • Government: $377,449
Employed (2000): 17,870
Unemployed (2000): 1,588
Unemployment Rate (2009): 5.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,415
Local Government Employment (2007): 5,695
Local Government Revenue (2007): $96,700 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $20,020 (thou. dol.)

Cherokee County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 649
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.4
Deaths (2007): 444
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 1.5

Cherokee County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 147
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 10
  • Robbery: 3
  • Aggravated Assault: 133
Property Crimes (2008): 1,149
  • Burglary: 363
  • Larceny-Theft: 702
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 84

Cherokee County Genealogy Records