Moniteau County, MO Public Records

Circuit Court
200 E Main
Courthouse
California, MO 65018 https://www.courts.mo.gov/mcw/findaco
Hours: 8AM-N 12:30PM-4:30PM CST
P: 573-796-2071
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Traffic, Family Juvenile, ordinance
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, expunged, dismissed, or suspended imposition of sentence records released
Local ordinance and traffic cases are heard by one of the Municipal Courts, which are Divisions of the Circuit Court. The Associate Division can be reached direct at 573-796-4671.

Moniteau County, MO Vital Records

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

Moniteau County
Circuit Clerk and Recorder
200 E Main St
California, MO 65018
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 573-796-2071
Recorded Documents

Moniteau County Vital Certificates

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Moniteau County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 416.52 sq mi
Population (2009): 15,132
  • Females: 46.5%
  • White: 93.8%
  • Black/African American: 4.2%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 89.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 305
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 6.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 12.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 77.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.56
Housing Units (2000): 5,742
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.7%
Migration Flow to Moniteau County, MO from (2007-2008):

Moniteau County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $171,053
  • Construction: $21,816
  • Retail Trade: $13,483
  • Professional and Technical Services: $3,894
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $6,475
  • Retail Trade: $13,483
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $4,196
  • Manufacturing: $28,858
  • Farms: $10,649
  • Government: $42,605
Employed (2000): 6,747
Unemployed (2000): 212
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,032
Local Government Employment (2007): 601
Local Government Revenue (2007): $21,224 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $12,503 (thou. dol.)

Moniteau County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 236
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.6
Deaths (2007): 135
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Moniteau County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 22
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 7
  • Aggravated Assault: 13
Property Crimes (2008): 180
  • Burglary: 57
  • Larceny-Theft: 108
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 15

Moniteau County Genealogy Records