Henderson County, TN Public Records

General Sessions Court
170 Justice Center Dr
Lexington, TN 38351 http://www.hendersoncountytn.gov/inde
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 731-968-2031
F: 731-967-9441
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Domestic, Juvenile, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed indictment records released
26th District Circuit Court
170 Justice Center Dr
Lexington, TN 38351 http://www.hendersoncountytn.gov/inde
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 731-968-2031
F: 731-967-9441
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil Actions over $25,000
Restricted Records: No sealed indictment records released
Chancery Court
17 Monroe, Rm 2, 2nd Fl
Lexington, TN 38351 http://www.hcchancery.com/
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 731-968-2801
F: 731-967-5380
Jurisdiction: Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No confidential adoption records released

Henderson County, TN Vital Records

Contact the Henderson 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.

Henderson County
Register of Deeds
17 Monroe St
Lexington, TN 38351 http://www.hendersoncountytn.gov/inde
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 731-968-2941
Fax: 731-968-9085
Recorded Documents

Henderson County Vital Certificates

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Henderson County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 520.02 sq mi
Population (2009): 27,037
  • Females: 51.9%
  • White: 90.4%
  • Black/African American: 8%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 89%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,515
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.7%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 16.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 69.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 9.3%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.44
Housing Units (2000): 11,446
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.3%
Migration Flow to Henderson County, TN from (2007-2008):

Henderson County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $390,832
  • Construction: $16,969
  • Retail Trade: $30,727
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $25,180
  • Banking: $23,694
  • Retail Trade: $30,727
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $149,990
  • Farms: $431
  • Government: $58,692
Employed (2000): 11,703
Unemployed (2000): 547
Unemployment Rate (2009): 18.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,624
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,074
Local Government Revenue (2007): $42,526 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $46,360 (thou. dol.)

Henderson County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 411
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.4
Deaths (2007): 307
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.2

Henderson County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 172
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 9
  • Robbery: 12
  • Aggravated Assault: 151
Property Crimes (2008): 844
  • Burglary: 204
  • Larceny-Theft: 585
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 55

Henderson County Genealogy Records