Deaf Smith County, TX Public Records

District Court
235 E 3rd St, Rm 304
Hereford, TX 79045 http://www.co.deaf-smith.tx.us/defaul
Hours: 8AM-N, 1PM-5PM CST
P: 806-364-3901
F: 806-363-7007
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Justice of Peace
235 E 3rd, Rm 100
Hereford, TX 79045 http://www.co.deaf-smith.tx.us/page/d
P: 806-364-0999
F: 806-363-7037
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Alternate email address: jp1@deafsmithcounty.texas.gov
County Court
235 E 3rd St, Rm 203
Hereford, TX 79045 http://www.co.deaf-smith.tx.us/page/d
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 806-363-7077
F: 806-363-7023
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released

Deaf Smith County, TX Vital Records

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Deaf Smith County
County Clerk
235 E 3rd St, Rm 203
Hereford, TX 79045 http://www.co.deaf-smith.tx.us/page/d
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 806-363-7077
Fax: 806-363-7023
Recorded Documents

Deaf Smith County Vital Certificates

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Deaf Smith County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,497.34 sq mi
Population (2009): 18,353
  • Females: 50.9%
  • White: 95.6%
  • Black/African American: 2.1%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 64.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 32.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): -202
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 11.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 48.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 19.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 60.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.96
Housing Units (2000): 6,914
Homeownership Rate (2000): 67.4%
Migration Flow to Deaf Smith County, TX from (2007-2008):

Deaf Smith County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $341,521
  • Construction: $46,543
  • Retail Trade: $21,339
  • Professional and Technical Services: $7,769
  • Healthcare: $7,682
  • Banking: $8,113
  • Retail Trade: $21,339
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $39,292
  • Farms: $48,896
  • Government: $54,046
Employed (2000): 7,122
Unemployed (2000): 666
Unemployment Rate (2009): 5.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $25,287
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,215
Local Government Revenue (2007): $54,031 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $23,895 (thou. dol.)

Deaf Smith County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 380
  • Per 1,000 population: 20.7
Deaths (2007): 130
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.2

Deaf Smith County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 84
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 9
  • Aggravated Assault: 72
Property Crimes (2008): 536
  • Burglary: 182
  • Larceny-Theft: 326
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 28

Deaf Smith County Genealogy Records