Starke County, IN Public Records

Circuit Court
PO Box 395
Knox, IN 46534 http://www.co.starke.in.us/index.php/
Hours: 8AM-4PM CST
P: 574-772-9128
F: 574-772-9169
Couriers: 53 E Washington, Courthouse
Knox, IN 46534
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Ordinances, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released

Starke County, IN Vital Records

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

Starke County Recorder
County Recorder
53 E Mound St
Knox, IN 46534 http://www.co.starke.in.us/index.php/
8AM-4PM CST
Phone: 574-772-9109
Fax: 574-772-9178
Recorded Documents

Starke County Vital Certificates

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Starke County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 309.31 sq mi
Population (2009): 23,530
  • Females: 50.6%
  • White: 97.7%
  • Black/African American: 0.6%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 94.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -26
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 72%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 8.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.66
Housing Units (2000): 10,201
Homeownership Rate (2000): 80.9%
Migration Flow to Starke County, IN from (2007-2008):

Starke County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $197,870
  • Construction: $6,526
  • Retail Trade: $15,740
  • Professional and Technical Services: $3,145
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $2,851
  • Retail Trade: $15,740
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $6,529
  • Manufacturing: $44,206
  • Farms: $21,677
  • Government: $40,887
Employed (2000): 10,012
Unemployed (2000): 662
Unemployment Rate (2009): 13.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,356
Local Government Employment (2007): 874
Local Government Revenue (2007): $69,417 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $73,407 (thou. dol.)

Starke County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 318
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.7
Deaths (2007): 294
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.3

Starke County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 47
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 5
  • Robbery: 4
  • Aggravated Assault: 38
Property Crimes (2008): 677
  • Burglary: 179
  • Larceny-Theft: 448
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 50

Starke County Genealogy Records