Monroe County, WI Public Records

Circuit Court
112 S Court St, #203
Sparta, WI 54656-1764 http://www.co.monroe.wi.us/department
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 608-269-8745
F: 608-269-8781
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Family, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No paternity, medical or financial records released
The monetary limit for small claims is $10,000.
Register in Probate
112 S Court St, Rm 2300
Sparta, WI 54656-1765 http://www.co.monroe.wi.us/department
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 608-269-8701
F: 608-269-8950
Jurisdiction: Probate

Monroe County, WI Vital Records

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

Monroe County
Register of Deeds
202 S 'K' St, Rm 2
Admin Ctr
Sparta, WI 54656 http://www.co.monroe.wi.us/department
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 608-269-8716
Fax: 608-269-8715
Recorded Documents

Monroe 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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Monroe County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 900.77 sq mi
Population (2009): 43,760
  • Females: 49.5%
  • White: 96.4%
  • Black/African American: 0.9%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 93.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,864
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 7.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 12.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13.2%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.6
Housing Units (2000): 16,672
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.7%
Migration Flow to Monroe County, WI from (2007-2008):

Monroe County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $931,019
  • Construction: $38,983
  • Retail Trade: $53,526
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $59,757
  • Banking: $22,884
  • Retail Trade: $53,526
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $30,214
  • Manufacturing: $171,472
  • Farms: $38,523
  • Government: $270,865
Employed (2000): 19,804
Unemployed (2000): 998
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,211
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,100
Local Government Revenue (2007): $132,258 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $121,087 (thou. dol.)

Monroe County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 663
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.4
Deaths (2007): 384
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 6

Monroe County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 43
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 5
  • Robbery: 7
  • Aggravated Assault: 31
Property Crimes (2008): 950
  • Burglary: 187
  • Larceny-Theft: 728
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 35

Monroe County Genealogy Records