Hillsdale County, MI Public Records

1st Circuit Court
29 N Howell
Hillsdale, MI 49242 http://www.co.hillsdale.mi.us/index.p
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 517-437-3391
F: 517-437-3392
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, sex offenders, mental health, or adoption records released
2nd District Court
49 N Howell
Hillsdale, MI 49242 http://www.co.hillsdale.mi.us/
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 517-437-7329
F: 517-437-2908
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No suppressed records released
Probate Court
29 N Howell St
Courthouse
Hillsdale, MI 49242 http://www.co.hillsdale.mi.us/index.p
Hours: 8:30AM-N, 1-5PM EST
P: 517-437-4643
F: 517-437-4148
Jurisdiction: Probate

Hillsdale County, MI Vital Records

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

Hillsdale County
County Register of Deeds
29 N Howell St, Rm 3
Hillsdale, MI 49242 http://co.hillsdale.mi.us/index.php/d
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 517-437-2231
Fax: 517-437-3139
Recorded Documents

Hillsdale County Vital Certificates

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Hillsdale County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 598.84 sq mi
Population (2009): 45,650
  • Females: 50.1%
  • White: 97.5%
  • Black/African American: 0.7%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): -877
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 83.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.6
Housing Units (2000): 20,189
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.9%
Migration Flow to Hillsdale County, MI from (2007-2008):

Hillsdale County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $717,987
  • Construction: $25,790
  • Retail Trade: $47,246
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $13,181
  • Retail Trade: $47,246
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $9,306
  • Manufacturing: $240,257
  • Farms: $19,343
  • Government: $122,220
Employed (2000): 22,023
Unemployed (2000): 1,239
Unemployment Rate (2009): 17.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $25,271
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $121,315 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $153,577 (thou. dol.)

Hillsdale County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 589
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.7
Deaths (2007): 409
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.5

Hillsdale County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 75
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 24
  • Robbery: 4
  • Aggravated Assault: 47
Property Crimes (2008): 744
  • Burglary: 198
  • Larceny-Theft: 516
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 30

Hillsdale County Genealogy Records