Blackford County, IN Public Records

Circuit Court
110 W Washington St
Courthouse
Hartford City, IN 47348 https://www.blackfordcounty.com/pages
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 765-348-1130
F: 765-348-7234
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Probate, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
The Clerk's office is where all case information is found for both Circuit Court and Superior Court. They collect all support payments, any type of court costs, marriage licenses, small claims and traffic tickets.
Superior Court
110 W Washington St
Hartford City, IN 47348 http://gov.blackfordcounty.org/pages.
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 765-348-1130
F: 765-348-7234
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
The Clerk's office is where all case information is found for both Circuit Court and Superior Court. They collect all support payments, any type of court costs, marriage licenses, small claims and traffic tickets.

Blackford County, IN Vital Records

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

Blackford County
County Recorder
110 W Washington St
Hartford City, IN 47348 https://www.blackfordcounty.com/pages
8AM-4PM EST
Phone: 765-348-2207
Fax: 765-348-7222
Recorded Documents

Blackford County Vital Certificates

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Blackford County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 165.1 sq mi
Population (2009): 13,051
  • Females: 50.2%
  • White: 97.8%
  • Black/African American: 0.6%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -997
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 13.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.44
Housing Units (2000): 6,155
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.7%
Migration Flow to Blackford County, IN from (2007-2008):

Blackford County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $175,257
  • Construction: $4,463
  • Retail Trade: $14,044
  • Professional and Technical Services: $4,028
  • Healthcare: $13,639
  • Banking: $4,921
  • Retail Trade: $14,044
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $2,907
  • Manufacturing: $75,123
  • Farms: $2,873
  • Government: $27,063
Employed (2000): 6,746
Unemployed (2000): 310
Unemployment Rate (2009): 13.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $25,424
Local Government Employment (2007): 596
Local Government Revenue (2007): $42,290 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $31,817 (thou. dol.)

Blackford County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 156
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.8
Deaths (2007): 149
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 19.2

Blackford County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 11
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 3
  • Aggravated Assault: 6
Property Crimes (2008): 271
  • Burglary: 77
  • Larceny-Theft: 180
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 14

Blackford County Genealogy Records