Cherokee County, TX Public Records

District Court
135 S Main, 2nd Fl
Rusk, TX 75785 http://co.cherokee.tx.us/ips/cms/dist
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-4PM CST
P: 903-683-6908
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed, or adoption records released
This court includes the 2nd District and 369 District Judges.
Justice of Peace Precinct 4 Place 1 - Jacksonville
PO Box 728
Jacksonville, TX 75766 http://co.cherokee.tx.us/ips/cms/coun
Hours: 8AM-4PM M-F CST
P: 903-586-1065
F: 903-586-2524
Couriers: 506 E Rusk
Greenhouse Mall, Suite 114
Jacksonville, TX 75766
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Rusk
272 Underwood St
Rusk, TX 75785 http://co.cherokee.tx.us/ips/cms/coun
P: 903-683-4663
F: 903-683-3476
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 3 Place 1 - Jacksonville
PO Box 333
Jacksonville, TX 75766 http://co.cherokee.tx.us/ips/cms/coun
Hours: 8AM-11:45AM: 12:30PM-4PM CST
P: 903-586-9161
F: 903-586-0344
Couriers: 207 S Patton St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Alto
PO Box 553
Alto, TX 75925 http://co.cherokee.tx.us/ips/cms/coun
P: 936-858-4732
F: 936-858-2271
Couriers: 123 W San Antonio
Alto, TX 75925
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
County Court
PO Box 420
Rusk, TX 75785 http://www.co.cherokee.tx.us/ips/cms/
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-683-2350
F: 903-683-2457
Couriers: 135 S Main
Rusk, TX 75785
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Probate fax is same as main fax number.

Cherokee County, TX Vital Records

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

Cherokee County
County Clerk
135 S Main
Rusk, TX 75785 http://www.co.cherokee.tx.us/ips/cms/
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 903-683-2350
Fax: 903-683-2457
Recorded Documents

Cherokee County Vital Certificates

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Cherokee County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,052.22 sq mi
Population (2009): 48,473
  • Females: 49.2%
  • White: 83%
  • Black/African American: 14.6%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 19.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 64.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,810
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 7.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 12.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 22.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 68.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.63
Housing Units (2000): 19,173
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.8%
Migration Flow to Cherokee County, TX from (2007-2008):

Cherokee County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $783,527
  • Construction: $29,167
  • Retail Trade: $46,401
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $69,420
  • Banking: $32,534
  • Retail Trade: $46,401
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $12,654
  • Manufacturing: $126,825
  • Farms: $132,749
  • Government: $171,511
Employed (2000): 18,691
Unemployed (2000): 1,102
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,439
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,121
Local Government Revenue (2007): $90,077 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $42,611 (thou. dol.)

Cherokee County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 783
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.3
Deaths (2007): 524
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.4

Cherokee County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 210
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 25
  • Robbery: 29
  • Aggravated Assault: 155
Property Crimes (2008): 1,354
  • Burglary: 405
  • Larceny-Theft: 848
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 101

Cherokee County Genealogy Records