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Preston County, WV Public Records

Circuit Court
101 W Main St, Rm 301
Kingwood, WV 26537 http://www.prestoncountywv.gov/depart
Hours: 9AM-5PM M-F EST
P: 304-329-0047
F: 304-329-1417
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $10,000, Juvenile, Domestic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, domestic, mental hygiene records released
Civil actions over $10,000 (from $5,000) went into effect on 7/1/16.
Magistrate Court
101 W Main St, #201
Courthouse
Kingwood, WV 26537 http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 304-329-2764 ext. 18/12
F: 304-329-0855
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Infractions, Traffic
Probate (County Clerk)
106 W Main St, #103
County Courthouse Annex
Kingwood, WV 26537 http://www.prestoncountywv.gov/depart
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM T-F till 5:30 PM on M EST
P: 304-329-0070
F: 304-329-0198
Jurisdiction: Probate, Vital Records, Real Estate. Liens

Preston County, WV Vital Records

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Preston County
County Clerk
106 W Main St, #103
Kingwood, WV 26537 http://www.prestoncountywv.gov/
8:30AM-4:30PM (Monday open until 5:30PM) EST
Phone: 304-329-0070
Fax: 304-329-0198
Recorded Documents

Preston County Vital Certificates

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Adjoining Counties

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Preston County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 648.32 sq mi
Population (2009): 30,247
  • Females: 50.3%
  • White: 98.6%
  • Black/African American: 0.5%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 97.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): 917
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 74%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.5
Housing Units (2000): 13,444
Homeownership Rate (2000): 83%
Migration Flow to Preston County, WV from (2007-2008):

Preston County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $381,005
  • Construction: $36,505
  • Retail Trade: $25,767
  • Professional and Technical Services: $9,120
  • Healthcare: $23,741
  • Banking: $7,953
  • Retail Trade: $25,767
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $5,099
  • Manufacturing: $60,826
  • Farms: $-4,319
  • Government: $125,567
Employed (2000): 12,042
Unemployed (2000): 880
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $25,753
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,195
Local Government Revenue (2007): $44,411 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $23,956 (thou. dol.)

Preston County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 341
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.2
Deaths (2007): 329
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.7

Preston County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 33
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 3
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 29
Property Crimes (2008): 236
  • Burglary: 84
  • Larceny-Theft: 126
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 26

Preston County Genealogy Records

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