Rains County, TX Public Records

District Court
220 W Quitman St, Ste C
Emory, TX 75440 http://www.co.rains.tx.us/page/rains.
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-473-5000 ext. 101
F: 903-473-5008
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
County Court
220 W Quitman St, Ste B
Emory, TX 75440 http://www.co.rains.tx.us/default.asp
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-473-5000 ext. 103
F: 903-473-5086
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released
Justice of Peace
167 E Quitman St, Ste 101
Emory, TX 75440 http://www.co.rains.tx.us/page/rains.
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 903-473-5000 ext. 217, 903-473-5000 ext. 218
F: 903-473-5090
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic

Rains County, TX Vital Records

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

Rains County
County Clerk
220 W Quitman St, Ste B
Emory, TX 75440 http://www.co.rains.tx.us/page/rains.
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 903-473-5000 ext. 103
Fax: 903-473-5086
Recorded Documents

Rains County Vital Certificates

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Rains County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 232.05 sq mi
Population (2009): 11,287
  • Females: 49.7%
  • White: 94.7%
  • Black/African American: 3.1%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 86%
Population Change (2000-2009): 2,148
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.5%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 15.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 73%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.51
Housing Units (2000): 4,523
Homeownership Rate (2000): 82.8%
Migration Flow to Rains County, TX from (2007-2008):

Rains County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $96,276
  • Construction: $11,852
  • Retail Trade: $13,015
  • Professional and Technical Services: $5,251
  • Healthcare: $3,849
  • Banking: $2,614
  • Retail Trade: $13,015
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $8,449
  • Farms: $11,276
  • Government: $19,369
Employed (2000): 3,920
Unemployed (2000): 256
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,768
Local Government Employment (2007): 424
Local Government Revenue (2007): $16,620 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $7,707 (thou. dol.)

Rains County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 126
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.2
Deaths (2007): 113
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.9

Rains County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 22
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 6
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 13
Property Crimes (2008): 129
  • Burglary: 41
  • Larceny-Theft: 81
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 7

Rains County Genealogy Records