Richland County, ND Public Records

Southeast Judicial District Court
418 2nd Ave North
Wahpeton, ND 58074 https://www.ndcourts.gov/court/counti
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 701-671-1524
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Family
Restricted Records: No adoption, sealed, juvenile, mental health, or expunged records released
Hankinson Municipal Court
PO Box 478
Hankinson, ND 58041
P: 701-242-7885
F: 701-242-0039
Couriers: 319 Main Ave S
Hankinson, ND 58041
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Infractions, Class B Misdemeanors
Lidgerwood Municipal Court
PO Box 290
Lidgerwood, ND 58053
P: 701-538-4135
F: 701-538-4660
Couriers: 15 Wiley Ave N
Lidgerwood, ND 58053
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Infractions, Class B Misdemeanors
Wahpeton Municipal Court
1900 4th St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075 https://www.wahpeton.com/index.asp?Ty
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 701-591-2112
F: 701-642-1428
Jurisdiction: Traffic, Infractions, Class B Misdemeanors

Richland County, ND Vital Records

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

Richland County
County Recorder
418 2nd Ave N, Dept 20
Wahpeton, ND 58075 https://co.richland.nd.us/recorder
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 701-642-7800
Fax: 701-642-7820
Recorded Documents

Richland County Vital Certificates

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Richland County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,436.71 sq mi
Population (2009): 16,067
  • Females: 48.2%
  • White: 95.3%
  • Black/African American: 0.5%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.7%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 93.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,931
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 9.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 83.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 15.2%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.43
Housing Units (2000): 7,575
Homeownership Rate (2000): 69.6%
Migration Flow to Richland County, ND from (2007-2008):

Richland County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $427,077
  • Construction: $29,668
  • Retail Trade: $18,872
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $8,406
  • Retail Trade: $18,872
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $4,955
  • Manufacturing: $108,918
  • Farms: $71,461
  • Government: $87,537
Employed (2000): 8,741
Unemployed (2000): 571
Unemployment Rate (2009): 5.6%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $32,559
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,588
Local Government Revenue (2007): $38,500 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $16,799 (thou. dol.)

Richland County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 207
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.5
Deaths (2007): 132
  • Per 1,000 population: 8
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.8

Richland County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 25
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 2
  • Robbery: 2
  • Aggravated Assault: 21
Property Crimes (2008): 289
  • Burglary: 50
  • Larceny-Theft: 230
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 9

Richland County Genealogy Records