Marion County, IL Public Records

Circuit Court
100 E Main
Salem, IL 62881 http://www.fourthcircuitil.com/
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 618-548-3856
F: 618-740-0118
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Juvenile, Traffic, Ordinances
Restricted Records: No juvenile or adoption records released

Marion County, IL Vital Records

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

Marion County
County Recorder
100 E Main St, Rm 201
Salem, IL 62881 http://www.assessorsoffice.net/county
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 618-548-3400
Fax: 618-548-2226
Recorded Documents, State Tax Liens

Marion County Vital Certificates

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Marion County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 572.26 sq mi
Population (2009): 39,008
  • Females: 51.7%
  • White: 93.6%
  • Black/African American: 3.9%
  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 92.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): -2,683
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 79.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 18,022
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.6%
Migration Flow to Marion County, IL from (2007-2008):

Marion County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $642,965
  • Construction: $30,829
  • Retail Trade: $42,055
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $94,803
  • Banking: $17,374
  • Retail Trade: $42,055
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $15,250
  • Manufacturing: $137,695
  • Farms: $18,109
  • Government: $106,248
Employed (2000): 18,873
Unemployed (2000): 1,410
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,667
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $146,559 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $36,052 (thou. dol.)

Marion County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 546
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.8
Deaths (2007): 509
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Marion County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 108
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 16
  • Aggravated Assault: 91
Property Crimes (2008): 1,297
  • Burglary: 255
  • Larceny-Theft: 990
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 52

Marion County Genealogy Records