Whitley County, IN Public Records

Circuit Court
101 W Van Buren, Rm 10
Clerk's Office
Columbia City, IN 46725 http://www.whitleygov.com/courts/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 260-248-3115
F: 260-248-3137
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Family, Juvenile, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
Clerk of Courts is at 260-248-3102. This court hears A Misdemeanors and level 1 thru 6 Felonies.
Superior Court
101 W Van Buren, Rm 10
Clerk's Office
Columbia City, IN 46725 http://www.whitleygov.com/department/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 260-248-3102
F: 260-248-3137
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
The Superior Court hears level 6 Felony & Misdemeanor, Traffic, Small Claims, Adoptions, Estates, Guardianships., and all mortgage foreclosures and collections.

Whitley County, IN Vital Records

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

Whitley County
County Recorder
220 W Van Buren St, #206
County Gov't Ctr
Columbia City, IN 46725 https://www.whitleygov.com/department
8AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 260-248-3106
Recorded Documents

Whitley County Vital Certificates

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Whitley County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 335.52 sq mi
Population (2009): 32,861
  • Females: 50.1%
  • White: 97.9%
  • Black/African American: 0.5%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,154
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 7.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 86.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.58
Housing Units (2000): 12,545
Homeownership Rate (2000): 83.3%
Migration Flow to Whitley County, IN from (2007-2008):

Whitley County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $552,387
  • Construction: $28,244
  • Retail Trade: $31,564
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $9,685
  • Retail Trade: $31,564
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $9,881
  • Manufacturing: $250,394
  • Farms: $15,633
  • Government: $70,582
Employed (2000): 16,302
Unemployed (2000): 416
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $31,173
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,391
Local Government Revenue (2007): $84,801 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $43,868 (thou. dol.)

Whitley County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 450
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.8
Deaths (2007): 248
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.4

Whitley County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 9
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 6
Property Crimes (2008): 181
  • Burglary: 28
  • Larceny-Theft: 140
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 13

Whitley County Genealogy Records