Washington County, VA Public Records

28th General District Court
191 E Main St
Abingdon, VA 24210 http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 276-676-6281
F: 276-676-3136
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,001, Eviction, Small Claims
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
Circuit Court
189 E Main St, Courthouse
Abingdon, VA 24212-0289 http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 276-676-6224, 276-676-6226
F: 276-676-6218
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $4,500, Probate
Restricted Records: No juvenile, sealed or adoption records released

Washington County, VA Vital Records

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

Washington County
Clerk of Circuit Court
189 E Main St
Courthouse
Abingdon, VA 24212 http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 276-676-6224, 276-676-6226
Fax: 276-676-6218

Washington County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Washington County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 562.86 sq mi
Population (2009): 53,018
  • Females: 51.1%
  • White: 97.1%
  • Black/African American: 1.7%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,915
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 72.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.36
Housing Units (2000): 22,985
Homeownership Rate (2000): 77.2%
Migration Flow to Washington County, VA from (2007-2008):

Washington County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,467,950
  • Construction: $48,505
  • Retail Trade: $135,626
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $43,963
  • Retail Trade: $135,626
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $54,370
  • Manufacturing: $310,445
  • Farms: $1,897
  • Government: $249,895
Employed (2000): 23,803
Unemployed (2000): 1,038
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $29,907
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,372
Local Government Revenue (2007): $88,507 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $46,906 (thou. dol.)

Washington County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 563
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.7
Deaths (2007): 565
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.1

Washington County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 77
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 2
  • Forcible rape: 19
  • Robbery: 10
  • Aggravated Assault: 46
Property Crimes (2008): 1,551
  • Burglary: 294
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,200
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 57

Washington County Genealogy Records