Newport News County, VA Public Records

7th Circuit Court
2500 Washington Ave
Courthouse Bldg
Newport News, VA 23607 http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 757-926-8561
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $4,500, Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, sealed records released
Fax number same as voice, call first.
7th General District Court
2500 Washington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607 http://www.courts.state.va.us/
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
F: 757-926-7026
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,001, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed records released

Newport News County, VA Vital Records

Contact the Newport News City Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Newport News City
Clerk of Circuit Court
2500 Washington Ave
Courthouse Bldg
Newport News, VA 23607 http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/
8AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 757-926-8561
Real Estate Recordings

Newport News 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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Newport News County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 68.29 sq mi
Population (2009): 193,172
  • Females: 52.7%
  • White: 52%
  • Black/African American: 42.2%
  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 5.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 47.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 12,793
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 4.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 8.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 13.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 84.5%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 19.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.5
Housing Units (2000): 74,117
Homeownership Rate (2000): 52.4%
Migration Flow to Newport News County, VA from (2007-2008):

Newport News County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $5,843,324
  • Construction: $254,408
  • Retail Trade: $287,875
  • Professional and Technical Services: $386,417
  • Healthcare: $473,782
  • Banking: $128,494
  • Retail Trade: $287,875
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $123,780
  • Manufacturing: $1,631,805
  • Farms: $0
  • Government: $1,630,960
Employed (2000): 78,194
Unemployed (2000): 4,604
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $30,423
Local Government Employment (2007): 10,659
Local Government Revenue (2007): $580,154 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $753,167 (thou. dol.)

Newport News County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 3,230
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.7
Deaths (2007): 1,350
  • Per 1,000 population: 7
Infant Deaths (2007): 29
  • Per 1,000 population: 9

Newport News County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 1,242
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 16
  • Forcible rape: 76
  • Robbery: 512
  • Aggravated Assault: 638
Property Crimes (2008): 7,482
  • Burglary: 1,465
  • Larceny-Theft: 5,510
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 507

Newport News County Genealogy Records