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Mercer County, WV Public Records

Circuit Court
1501 Main St, Ste. 111
Princeton, WV 24740 http://www.mercerwvcircuitcourt.org/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 304-487-8323, 304-487-8371
F: 304-425-1598
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $10,000, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, mental health, guardianship or conservatorship records released
Magistrate Court
120 Scott St, #103
Princeton, WV 24740 http://www.courtswv.gov/lower-courts/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 304-431-7115, 304-325-3774
F: 304-425-8063
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $10,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Infractions, Traffic
Probate Court
1501 W Main St, Ste 121
Princeton, WV 24740 http://www.mercercountywv.org/county-
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 304-484-8447
F: 304-487-9842
Jurisdiction: Probate
Records are held by the County Clerk,

Mercer County, WV Vital Records

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Mercer County
County Clerk
1501 W Main St, Ste 121
Princeton, WV 24740 http://www.mercercountywv.org/county-
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 304-487-8312
Fax: 304-431-8509

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Mercer County Vital Certificates

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Mercer County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 420.43 sq mi
Population (2009): 61,921
  • Females: 52.1%
  • White: 92.2%
  • Black/African American: 6%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 91.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,059
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 22%
High School Graduates (2000): 72.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.33
Housing Units (2000): 30,143
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.8%
Migration Flow to Mercer County, WV from (2007-2008):

Mercer County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $994,482
  • Construction: $47,120
  • Retail Trade: $104,075
  • Professional and Technical Services: $37,120
  • Healthcare: $160,858
  • Banking: $31,169
  • Retail Trade: $104,075
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $32,846
  • Manufacturing: $67,793
  • Farms: $-2,514
  • Government: $255,832
Employed (2000): 23,451
Unemployed (2000): 2,544
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,898
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,247
Local Government Revenue (2007): $197,562 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $138,130 (thou. dol.)

Mercer County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 754
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.3
Deaths (2007): 900
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 7
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.3

Mercer County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 244
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 6
  • Forcible rape: 14
  • Robbery: 34
  • Aggravated Assault: 190
Property Crimes (2008): 1,647
  • Burglary: 495
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,030
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 122

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