Monroe County, MS Public Records

Chancery Court - Aberdeen
PO Box 578
Aberdeen, MS 39730
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-369-8143
F: 662-369-7928
Couriers: 201 W Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730
Jurisdiction: Probate, Civil Land, Divorce, Family
Circuit Court - Aberdeen
PO Box 843
Aberdeen, MS 39730 http://www.monroems.com/officials/cir
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-369-8695
F: 662-319-5993
Couriers: 301 S Chestnut
Aberdeen, MS 39730
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil (usually over $3,500)
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, mental health, juvenile, sex, or expunged records released
Justice Court - Amory
PO Box 518
Amory, MS 38821
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-256-8493
F: 662-256-7876
Couriers: 1619 Hwy 25 N
Amory, MS 38821
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $3,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Aberdeen Justice Court Dist. 2 is closed; records here.

Monroe County, MS Vital Records

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

Monroe County
Chancery Clerk
201 W Commerce St
Aberdeen, MS 39730 http://www.monroems.com/officials/cha
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 662-369-8143
Fax: 662-369-7928

Monroe 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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Monroe County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 764.17 sq mi
Population (2009): 36,905
  • Females: 52.6%
  • White: 68%
  • Black/African American: 31.1%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 67.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,109
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 20.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 65.5%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.57
Housing Units (2000): 16,236
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79%
Migration Flow to Monroe County, MS from (2007-2008):

Monroe County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $537,726
  • Construction: $32,307
  • Retail Trade: $37,639
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $11,283
  • Retail Trade: $37,639
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $7,466
  • Manufacturing: $196,941
  • Farms: $2,460
  • Government: $76,483
Employed (2000): 15,601
Unemployed (2000): 1,123
Unemployment Rate (2009): 13.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $25,378
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,464
Local Government Revenue (2007): $61,424 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $29,933 (thou. dol.)

Monroe County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 569
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.4
Deaths (2007): 395
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 6
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.5

Monroe County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 47
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 4
  • Robbery: 20
  • Aggravated Assault: 23
Property Crimes (2008): 428
  • Burglary: 97
  • Larceny-Theft: 315
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 16

Monroe County Genealogy Records