Caldwell County, NC Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 1376
Lenoir, NC 28645 https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/ca
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
F: 828-759-3501
Couriers: 216 Main St NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Jurisdiction: Criminal, Civil Over $25,000, Estate, Child Support, Etc.
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed cases, juvenile, sex offenders, mental or expunged records released
Search civil and criminal court calendars at https://www.nccourts.gov/court-dates.
District Court
PO Box 1376
Lenoir, NC 28645 http://www.nccourts.org/County/Caldwe
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 828-759-3500
F: 828-759-3501
Couriers: 216 Main Street NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Under $25,000, Probate, Family, Juvenile,
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed cases, juvenile, sex offenders, mental or expunged records released
Search civil and criminal court calendars at https://www.nccourts.gov/court-dates.
District Court - Magistrate Office - Open Cases Only
PO Box 1376
Lenoir, NC 28645 https://www.nccourts.gov/locations/ca
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 828-759-3519, 828-759-3503
F: 828-759-3520
Couriers: 216 Main St NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Jurisdiction: Small Claims, Evictions
Magistrate records are not kept here or searchable at this location. Requester must contact the District Court Civil Division. All records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at that location. Call 828-759-3500.

Caldwell County, NC Vital Records

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

Caldwell County
Register of Deeds
905 West Ave NW
Lenoir, NC 28645 https://caldwellrod.org/
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 828-757-1310
Fax: 828-757-1294
Recorded Documents

Caldwell County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Caldwell County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 471.6 sq mi
Population (2009): 79,914
  • Females: 50.8%
  • White: 92.9%
  • Black/African American: 5.4%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.4%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 88.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,532
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 66.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.48
Housing Units (2000): 33,430
Homeownership Rate (2000): 74.9%
Migration Flow to Caldwell County, NC from (2007-2008):

Caldwell County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,291,296
  • Construction: $62,550
  • Retail Trade: $98,311
  • Professional and Technical Services: $25,639
  • Healthcare: $112,738
  • Banking: $21,216
  • Retail Trade: $98,311
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $21,140
  • Manufacturing: $370,385
  • Farms: $19,162
  • Government: $186,942
Employed (2000): 39,806
Unemployed (2000): 1,403
Unemployment Rate (2009): 15.4%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,240
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,369
Local Government Revenue (2007): $173,211 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $36,366 (thou. dol.)

Caldwell County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 933
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.8
Deaths (2007): 765
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 3.2

Caldwell County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 151
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 8
  • Forcible rape: 10
  • Robbery: 37
  • Aggravated Assault: 96
Property Crimes (2008): 2,843
  • Burglary: 788
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,880
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 175

Caldwell County Genealogy Records