Benton County, IN Public Records

Circuit Court
706 E 5th St, #37
Fowler, IN 47944-1556 http://www.bentoncounty.in.gov/circui
Hours: 8:30AM-4PM EST
P: 765-884-0930
F: 765-884-0322
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released

Benton County, IN Vital Records

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Benton County
County Recorder
706 E 5th St, #24, 2nd Fl
Fowler, IN 47944-1556 http://www.bentoncounty.in.gov/record
8:30AM-4PM EST
Phone: 765-884-1630 ext. 3
Fax: 765-884-2013
Recorded Documents

Benton County Vital Certificates

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Benton County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 406.31 sq mi
Population (2009): 8,613
  • Females: 50.1%
  • White: 97.1%
  • Black/African American: 1%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 92.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): -808
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 86.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.59
Housing Units (2000): 3,818
Homeownership Rate (2000): 75.8%
Migration Flow to Benton County, IN from (2007-2008):

Benton County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $132,290
  • Construction: $6,459
  • Retail Trade: $6,050
  • Professional and Technical Services: $1,320
  • Healthcare: $4,637
  • Banking: $4,835
  • Retail Trade: $6,050
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $18,494
  • Farms: $24,837
  • Government: $26,924
Employed (2000): 4,655
Unemployed (2000): 159
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $30,730
Local Government Employment (2007): 617
Local Government Revenue (2007): $28,774 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $11,934 (thou. dol.)

Benton County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 104
  • Per 1,000 population: 12
Deaths (2007): 88
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Benton County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 1
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 1
Property Crimes (2008): 21
  • Burglary: 2
  • Larceny-Theft: 19
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 0

Benton County Genealogy Records