Marion County, MO Public Records

Circuit Court - All Divisions District 1 - Palmyra
100 S Main
Palmyra, MO 63461 https://www.courts.mo.gov/mcw/findaco
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 573-769-2550
F: 573-769-4558
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Traffic, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, expunged, dismissed, or suspended imposition of sentence records released
Local ordinance cases are heard by one of the Municipal Courts, which are Divisions of the Circuit Court.
Circuit Court - All Divisions District 2 - Hannibal
906 Broadway
Hannibal, MO 63401 https://www.courts.mo.gov/mcw/findaco
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 573-221-0198
F: 573-221-9328
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Traffic, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, expunged, dismissed, or suspended imposition of sentence records released
Jurisdiction is Twps of Miller and Mason only. The Associate Circuit Court consolidated with this court in July 2005.

Marion County, MO Vital Records

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

Marion County
Recorder of Deeds
100 S Main St, Rm 103
Palmyra, MO 63461 http://marioncountymo.com/departments
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 573-769-7001
Fax: 573-769-6012
Recorded Documents

Marion County Vital Certificates

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Marion County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 438.07 sq mi
Population (2009): 28,449
  • Females: 52.3%
  • White: 92.7%
  • Black/African American: 4.9%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 91.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): 160
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 79.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 15.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.44
Housing Units (2000): 12,443
Homeownership Rate (2000): 70.3%
Migration Flow to Marion County, MO from (2007-2008):

Marion County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $552,345
  • Construction: $50,427
  • Retail Trade: $47,600
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $18,448
  • Retail Trade: $47,600
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $16,692
  • Manufacturing: $79,625
  • Farms: $13,703
  • Government: $85,181
Employed (2000): 12,884
Unemployed (2000): 930
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,479
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,533
Local Government Revenue (2007): $102,550 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $100,414 (thou. dol.)

Marion County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 458
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.3
Deaths (2007): 343
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.9

Marion County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 154
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 11
  • Robbery: 25
  • Aggravated Assault: 117
Property Crimes (2008): 1,692
  • Burglary: 199
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,457
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 36

Marion County Genealogy Records