Marshall County, KY Public Records

Circuit Court
80 Judicial Dr, Unit #101
Judicial Bldg
Benton, KY 42025 https://kycourts.gov//courts/clerks/P
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 270-527-3883
F: 270-527-5865
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Family, Contested Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption, mental, juvenile, or sealed records released
The Circuit Court clerk is responsible for managing the records of both the Circuit and District courts.
District Court
80 Judicial Dr, Unit #101
Judicial Bldg
Benton, KY 42025 https://kycourts.gov//courts/clerks/P
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 270-527-1721
F: 270-527-5865
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $5,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Ordinances, Traffic
Restricted Records: No adoption, mental, juvenile, or sealed records released
The Circuit Court clerk is responsible for managing the records of both the Circuit and District courts.

Marshall County, KY Vital Records

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

Marshall County
County Clerk
1101 Main St, #3
Benton, KY 42025 http://www.marshallcountyky.gov/marsh
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 270-527-4740, 270-527-4741
Fax: 270-527-4738
Recorded Documents

Marshall County Vital Certificates

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Marshall County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 304.89 sq mi
Population (2009): 31,200
  • Females: 50.8%
  • White: 97.9%
  • Black/African American: 0.8%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,075
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 12.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 76.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.38
Housing Units (2000): 14,730
Homeownership Rate (2000): 82.6%
Migration Flow to Marshall County, KY from (2007-2008):

Marshall County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $622,627
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $43,440
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $19,838
  • Retail Trade: $43,440
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $16,399
  • Manufacturing: $253,601
  • Farms: $16,372
  • Government: $77,987
Employed (2000): 13,374
Unemployed (2000): 581
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,000
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,472
Local Government Revenue (2007): $90,167 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $441,045 (thou. dol.)

Marshall County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 354
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.3
Deaths (2007): 374
  • Per 1,000 population: 12
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 2.8

Marshall County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 28
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 4
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 23
Property Crimes (2008): 557
  • Burglary: 168
  • Larceny-Theft: 361
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 28

Marshall County Genealogy Records