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Wetzel County, WV Public Records

Probate (County Clerk)
PO Box 156
New Martinsville, WV 26155 http://www.wetzelcountycommission.com
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM M,T,W,F; 9AM-4PM TH; 9AM-N Sat EST
P: 304-455-8224
F: 304-455-5256
Couriers: 200 Main St
New Martinsville, WV 26155
Jurisdiction: Probate
Circuit Court
PO Box 263
New Martinsville, WV 26155 http://www.wetzelcountycommission.com
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM; till 4PM only TH; 9AM-N Sat EST
P: 304-455-8234
F: 304-455-1069
Couriers: 200 Main St
New Martinsville, WV 26155
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $10,000, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, domestic, guardianship or mental records released.
Magistrate Court
PO Box 147
New Martinsville, WV 26155
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 304-455-5040, 304-455-5171
F: 304-455-2859
Couriers: 303 Main St, 2nd Floor
New Martinsville, WV 26155
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Infractions, Traffic
A 3rd phone number is: 304-455-2450.

Wetzel County, WV Vital Records

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Wetzel County
County Clerk
200 Main St
New Martinsville, WV 26155 http://www.wetzelcountycommission.com
9AM-4:30PM M,T,W,F; 9AM-4PM TH; 9AM-N Sat EST
Phone: 304-455-8224
Fax: 304-455-5256
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Wetzel County Vital Certificates

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Wetzel County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 359.22 sq mi
Population (2009): 16,226
  • Females: 51.4%
  • White: 98.4%
  • Black/African American: 0.3%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 97.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,467
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 77.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 8,313
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.5%
Migration Flow to Wetzel County, WV from (2007-2008):

Wetzel County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $183,529
  • Construction: $27,330
  • Retail Trade: $27,776
  • Professional and Technical Services: $4,752
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $5,273
  • Retail Trade: $27,776
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $7,300
  • Manufacturing: $5,466
  • Farms: $-1,211
  • Government: $62,624
Employed (2000): 6,280
Unemployed (2000): 703
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,472
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,022
Local Government Revenue (2007): $60,235 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $32,009 (thou. dol.)

Wetzel County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 164
  • Per 1,000 population: 10
Deaths (2007): 206
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.1

Wetzel County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 6
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 6
Property Crimes (2008): 30
  • Burglary: 8
  • Larceny-Theft: 19
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 3

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