Yoakum County, TX Public Records

Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 - Plains
PO Box 532
Plains, TX 79355 http://www.co.yoakum.tx.us/page/yoaku
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 806-456-7491
F: 806-456-4263
Couriers: 609 Cowboy Way
Courthouse
Plains, TX 79355
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
Justice of Peace Precinct 2 Place 1 - Denver City
412 W 5th St
Denver City, TX 79323 http://www.co.yoakum.tx.us/page/yoaku
P: 806-592-3963
F: 806-592-7543
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor Class C, Civil Under $10,000, Small Claims, Eviction, Infractions, Traffic
County Court
PO Box 309
Plains, TX 79355
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 806-456-7491
F: 806-456-2258
Couriers: 601 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile or mental records released
District Court
PO Box 899
Plains, TX 79355 http://www.co.yoakum.tx.us
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 806-456-7491 ext. 297
F: 806-456-8767
Couriers: 600 Cowboy Way & Ave G
Plains, TX 79355
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, sealed, or adoption records released

Yoakum County, TX Vital Records

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Yoakum County
County Clerk
601 Cowboy Way
Plains, TX 79355 http://www.co.yoakum.tx.us/page/yoaku
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 806-456-7491 ext. 294
Fax: 806-456-2258
Recorded Documents

Yoakum County Vital Certificates

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Yoakum County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 799.75 sq mi
Population (2009): 7,698
  • Females: 50.5%
  • White: 96.5%
  • Black/African American: 2.1%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 56.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 40.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 376
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 16.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 39.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 12.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 59.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.2%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.95
Housing Units (2000): 2,974
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.1%
Migration Flow to Yoakum County, TX from (2007-2008):

Yoakum County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $241,657
  • Construction: $13,779
  • Retail Trade: $6,092
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,745
  • Healthcare: $1,187
  • Banking: $2,110
  • Retail Trade: $6,092
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $13,945
  • Farms: $14,944
  • Government: $32,289
Employed (2000): 2,861
Unemployed (2000): 291
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $35,320
Local Government Employment (2007): 758
Local Government Revenue (2007): $47,059 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $3,968 (thou. dol.)

Yoakum County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 149
  • Per 1,000 population: 20.1
Deaths (2007): 48
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Yoakum County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 21
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 20
Property Crimes (2008): 106
  • Burglary: 18
  • Larceny-Theft: 83
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 5

Yoakum County Genealogy Records