Harrison County, WV Public Records

Circuit Court
301 W. Main, Ste 301
Clarksburg, WV 26301-2967 http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 304-624-8640
F: 304-624-8710
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $10,000, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, guardianship, mental health records released
Magistrate Court
306 Washington Ave, Rm 222
Clarksburg, WV 26301 http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 304-624-8645, 304-624-8648
F: 304-624-8740
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Infractions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No domestic violence records released except to defendant or plaintiff with ID.
Probate (County Clerk)
301 W Main St
Clarksburg, WV 26301-2967 http://countyclerk.harrisoncountywv.c
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 304-624-8675
F: 304-624-8575
Jurisdiction: Probate

Harrison County, WV Vital Records

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

Harrison County
County Clerk
301 W Main St
Clarksburg, WV 26301 http://www.harrisoncountywv.com/defau
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 304-624-8675
Fax: 304-624-8575
Recorded Documents

Harrison County Vital Certificates

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Harrison County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 416.04 sq mi
Population (2009): 68,911
  • Females: 51.5%
  • White: 96.2%
  • Black/African American: 1.9%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 95%
Population Change (2000-2009): 260
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 78.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.42
Housing Units (2000): 31,112
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.8%
Migration Flow to Harrison County, WV from (2007-2008):

Harrison County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,861,996
  • Construction: $109,532
  • Retail Trade: $136,755
  • Professional and Technical Services: $117,478
  • Healthcare: $213,763
  • Banking: $42,167
  • Retail Trade: $136,755
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $43,006
  • Manufacturing: $126,735
  • Farms: $-4,907
  • Government: $554,643
Employed (2000): 28,167
Unemployed (2000): 2,333
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $32,627
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,742
Local Government Revenue (2007): $147,752 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $142,771 (thou. dol.)

Harrison County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 810
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.9
Deaths (2007): 855
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 2.5

Harrison County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 162
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 10
  • Robbery: 25
  • Aggravated Assault: 125
Property Crimes (2008): 1,929
  • Burglary: 429
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,388
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 112

Harrison County Genealogy Records