Holmes County, MS Public Records

Circuit Court
PO Box 718
Lexington, MS 39095
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-834-2476
F: 662-834-3870
Couriers: 22549 Depot Street
Lexington, MS 39095
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil (usually over $3,500)
Restricted Records: No sealed or expunged records released
Justice Court
PO Box 99
Lexington, MS 39095 http://www.holmescountyjusticecourt.c
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-834-4565
F: 662-834-1402
Couriers: W China St
Lexington, MS 39095
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $3,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Chancery Court
PO Box 1211
Lexington, MS 39095 http://www.holmescountyms.org/chancer
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-834-2508
F: 662-834-1872
Couriers: 2 Court Sq
Lexington, MS 39095
Jurisdiction: Probate, Civil Land, Divorce, Family
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Holmes County, MS Vital Records

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

Holmes County
Chancery Clerk
2 Court Sq
Lexington, MS 39095 http://www.holmescountyms.org/chancer
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 662-834-2508
Fax: 662-834-1872

Holmes County Vital Certificates

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Holmes County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 756 sq mi
Population (2009): 20,290
  • Females: 52.7%
  • White: 18%
  • Black/African American: 80.9%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 17.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,319
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 34.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 59.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 11.2%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.86
Housing Units (2000): 8,439
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.3%
Migration Flow to Holmes County, MS from (2007-2008):

Holmes County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $179,157
  • Construction: $3,845
  • Retail Trade: $15,228
  • Professional and Technical Services: $7,200
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $10,143
  • Retail Trade: $15,228
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $1,535
  • Manufacturing: $32,866
  • Farms: $5,346
  • Government: $55,854
Employed (2000): 6,283
Unemployed (2000): 1,316
Unemployment Rate (2009): 19.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $20,254
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,190
Local Government Revenue (2007): $56,459 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $22,480 (thou. dol.)

Holmes County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 407
  • Per 1,000 population: 19.9
Deaths (2007): 225
  • Per 1,000 population: 11
Infant Deaths (2007): 6
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.7

Holmes County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 2
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 2
Property Crimes (2008): 16
  • Burglary: 11
  • Larceny-Theft: 4
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 1

Holmes County Genealogy Records