Castro County, TX Public Records

District Court
100 E Bedford, Rm 101
Dimmitt, TX 79027 http://www.242ndcourt.com
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 806-647-3338
F: 806-647-5438
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Contested Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Monthly schedules and daily docket available free at website.
Justice of Peace
100 E Bedford St, Rm 201
Dimmitt, TX 79027 http://www.co.castro.tx.us/page/castr
P: 806-647-2328
F: 806-647-2189
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
County Court
100 E Bedford, Rm 101
Dimmitt, TX 79027 http://www.242ndcourt.com/
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 806-647-3338
F: 806-647-5438
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Under $10,000, Juvenile, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Monthly schedules and daily docket available free at website.

Castro County, TX Vital Records

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

Castro County
County Clerk
100 E Bedford St, Rm 101
Dimmitt, TX 79027-2643 http://www.co.castro.tx.us/page/castr
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 806-647-3338
Fax: 806-647-5438
Recorded Documents

Castro County Vital Certificates

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Castro County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 898.31 sq mi
Population (2009): 7,130
  • Females: 49.4%
  • White: 94.1%
  • Black/African American: 3.2%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 54.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 41.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,155
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 12.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 44.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 19.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 65.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.98
Housing Units (2000): 3,198
Homeownership Rate (2000): 71.1%
Migration Flow to Castro County, TX from (2007-2008):

Castro County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $214,689
  • Construction: $3,957
  • Retail Trade: $5,584
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $2,877
  • Retail Trade: $5,584
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $2,466
  • Farms: $125,911
  • Government: $24,544
Employed (2000): 3,353
Unemployed (2000): 208
Unemployment Rate (2009): 5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $38,645
Local Government Employment (2007): 603
Local Government Revenue (2007): $29,626 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $3,688 (thou. dol.)

Castro County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 123
  • Per 1,000 population: 17.2
Deaths (2007): 58
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.1

Castro County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 12
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 10
Property Crimes (2008): 229
  • Burglary: 80
  • Larceny-Theft: 138
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 11

Castro County Genealogy Records