Powell County, KY Public Records

Circuit Court
PO Box 578
Stanton, KY 40380 http://courts.ky.gov/courts/clerks/Pa
Hours: 8AM-6PM M,F; 8AM-4:30PM T,W,TH EST
P: 606-663-4141
F: 606-663-2710
Couriers: 525 Washington St
Stanton, KY 40380
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $5,000, Family, Contested Probate
Restricted Records: No adoption, mental, juvenile, or sealed records released
Probate fax is same as main fax number. The Circuit Court clerk is responsible for managing the records of both the Circuit and District courts.
District Court
PO Box 578
Stanton, KY 40380 http://courts.ky.gov/courts/clerks/Pa
Hours: 8AM-6PM M,F; 8AM-4:30PM T,W,TH EST
P: 606-663-4141
F: 606-663-2710
Couriers: 525 Washington St
Stanton, KY 40380
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $5,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Ordinances, Traffic
Restricted Records: No adoption, mental, juvenile, or sealed records released
Probate fax is same as main fax number. The Circuit Court clerk is responsible for managing the records of both the Circuit and District courts.

Powell County, KY Vital Records

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

Powell County
County Clerk
525 Washington St, Rm 109
Stanton, KY 40380 https://powellcounty.ky.gov/elected/P
9AM-6PM M,F; 9AM-4:30PM T,W; 9AM-N TH EST
Phone: 606-663-6444
Fax: 606-663-6406
Recorded Documents

Powell County Vital Certificates

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Powell County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 180.14 sq mi
Population (2009): 13,566
  • Females: 50.5%
  • White: 97.9%
  • Black/African American: 1%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 97%
Population Change (2000-2009): 329
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 0.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 25.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 56.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 6.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.6
Housing Units (2000): 5,526
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74%
Migration Flow to Powell County, KY from (2007-2008):

Powell County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $120,298
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $10,173
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,859
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $3,481
  • Retail Trade: $10,173
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $3,239
  • Manufacturing: $21,517
  • Farms: $221
  • Government: $32,632
Employed (2000): 5,275
Unemployed (2000): 314
Unemployment Rate (2009): 15.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $20,955
Local Government Employment (2007): 663
Local Government Revenue (2007): $21,828 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $14,372 (thou. dol.)

Powell County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 181
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.3
Deaths (2007): 139
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Powell County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 5
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 2
Property Crimes (2008): 88
  • Burglary: 32
  • Larceny-Theft: 55
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 1

Powell County Genealogy Records