Blue Earth County, MN Public Records

5th Judicial District Court
PO Box 0347
Mankato, MN 56002-0347 http://www.mncourts.gov/Find-Courts/B
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 507-304-4650
F: 507-304-4700
Couriers: 401 Carver
Mankato, MN 56001
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, sealed records released

Blue Earth County, MN Vital Records

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Blue Earth County
County Recorder
204 S 5th St
Mankato, MN 56001 http://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/332/
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 507-304-4251
Fax: 507-304-4075
Recorded Documents

Blue Earth County Vital Certificates

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Blue Earth County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 752.36 sq mi
Population (2009): 61,010
  • Females: 50%
  • White: 93.8%
  • Black/African American: 2.4%
  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 91.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 5,073
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 87.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 26.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.46
Housing Units (2000): 21,971
Homeownership Rate (2000): 66.4%
Migration Flow to Blue Earth County, MN from (2007-2008):

Blue Earth County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,760,967
  • Construction: $132,103
  • Retail Trade: $145,942
  • Professional and Technical Services: $81,021
  • Healthcare: $314,485
  • Banking: $69,031
  • Retail Trade: $145,942
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $41,339
  • Manufacturing: $202,479
  • Farms: $69,687
  • Government: $293,098
Employed (2000): 31,468
Unemployed (2000): 1,525
Unemployment Rate (2009): 6.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $32,112
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,621
Local Government Revenue (2007): $195,656 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $186,958 (thou. dol.)

Blue Earth County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 802
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.4
Deaths (2007): 423
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 5

Blue Earth County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 74
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 13
  • Aggravated Assault: 61
Property Crimes (2008): 2,081
  • Burglary: 325
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,677
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 79

Blue Earth County Genealogy Records