McCracken County, KY Public Records

Circuit Court
PO Box 1455
Paducah, KY 42003 https://kycourts.gov//courts/clerks/P
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 270-575-7280
Couriers: 301 S 6th St
Paducah, KY 42003
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Family, Contested Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption, mental, juvenile, or sealed records released
The rear of the building is 301 S. 7th street, mail can be delivered to that address also. The Circuit Court clerk is responsible for managing the records of both the Circuit and District courts.
District Court
PO Box 1436
Paducah, KY 42003 https://kycourts.gov//courts/clerks/P
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM CST
P: 270-575-7270
F: 270-575-7029
Couriers: 301 S 6th St
Courthouse
Paducah, KY 42003
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 rear of the building is 301 S. 7th street, mail can be delivered to that address also. The Circuit Court clerk is responsible for managing the records of both the Circuit and District courts.

McCracken County, KY Vital Records

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

McCracken County
County Clerk
301 S 6th St
Paducah, KY 42003 http://mccrackencountyclerk.net/
8:30AM-5:30PM; M 8:30AM-4:30PM T-F CST
Phone: 270-444-4700
Fax: 270-444-4704
Recorded Documents

McCracken County Vital Certificates

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McCracken County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 251.02 sq mi
Population (2009): 65,880
  • Females: 52.2%
  • White: 86.7%
  • Black/African American: 11%
  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 85.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): 366
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 80.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 18.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.31
Housing Units (2000): 30,361
Homeownership Rate (2000): 68.7%
Migration Flow to McCracken County, KY from (2007-2008):

McCracken County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,944,090
  • Construction: $127,809
  • Retail Trade: $200,022
  • Professional and Technical Services: $98,729
  • Healthcare: $343,388
  • Banking: $53,772
  • Retail Trade: $200,022
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $69,115
  • Manufacturing: $233,317
  • Farms: $12,826
  • Government: $248,468
Employed (2000): 29,359
Unemployed (2000): 1,863
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $36,226
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,650
Local Government Revenue (2007): $144,994 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $124,657 (thou. dol.)

McCracken County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 811
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.5
Deaths (2007): 744
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.9

McCracken County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 178
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 28
  • Robbery: 73
  • Aggravated Assault: 77
Property Crimes (2008): 1,900
  • Burglary: 420
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,361
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 119

McCracken County Genealogy Records