Jefferson Davis County, MS Public Records

Circuit Court
PO Box 1090
Prentiss, MS 39474
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 601-792-4231
F: 601-792-4957
Couriers: 1025 Third St
Prentiss, MS 39474
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil (usually over $3,500)
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, mental health, juvenile, sex, or expunged records released
The courthouse hearings are held is at a different Location: 2335 Columbia Ave, Prentiss 39474
Justice Court
PO Box 1407
Prentiss, MS 39474 http://www.jeffersondaviscountyms.com
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-5PM CST
P: 601-792-5129
F: 601-792-5128
Couriers: 2335 Columbia Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $3,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Chancery Court
PO Box 1137
Prentiss, MS 39474
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 601-792-4204
F: 601-792-2894
Couriers: 2426 Pearl Ave, #101
Prentiss, MS 39474
Jurisdiction: Probate, Civil Land, Divorce, Family

Jefferson Davis County, MS Vital Records

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

Jefferson Davis County
Chancery Clerk
2426 Pearl Ave
Prentiss, MS 39474 http://www.jeffersondaviscountyms.com
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 601-792-4204
Fax: 601-792-2894
Unclaimed Property

Jefferson Davis County Vital Certificates

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Jefferson Davis County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 408.41 sq mi
Population (2009): 12,543
  • Females: 52.6%
  • White: 41.6%
  • Black/African American: 57.4%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 40.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,419
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 27.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 66.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.68
Housing Units (2000): 5,891
Homeownership Rate (2000): 84.5%
Migration Flow to Jefferson Davis County, MS from (2007-2008):

Jefferson Davis County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $108,551
  • Construction: $20,010
  • Retail Trade: $8,940
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $0
  • Retail Trade: $8,940
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $1,026
  • Farms: $8,456
  • Government: $29,909
Employed (2000): 4,702
Unemployed (2000): 696
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $22,221
Local Government Employment (2007): 698
Local Government Revenue (2007): $28,238 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $8,612 (thou. dol.)

Jefferson Davis County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 189
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.9
Deaths (2007): 158
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.3

Jefferson Davis County Criminal Records

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

Jefferson Davis County Genealogy Records