Pearl River County, MS Public Records

Chancery Court
200 S Main St
Poplarville, MS 39470 http://www.pearlrivercounty.net/chanc
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 601-403-2300, 601-749-7700
F: 601-403-2317
Jurisdiction: Probate, Civil Land, Divorce, Family
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Circuit Court
200 S Main St
Poplarville, MS 39470 http://www.pearlrivercounty.net/circu
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 601-403-2300, 601-749-7700
F: 601-403-2327
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil (usually over $3,500)
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, mental health, juvenile, sex, or expunged records released
Justice Court
153 Savannah Millard Rd, Ste A
Poplarville, MS 39470 http://www.pearlrivercounty.net/justi
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 601-403-2572
F: 601-403-2553
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $3,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic

Pearl River County, MS Vital Records

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

Pearl River County
Chancery Clerk
200 S Main St
Poplarville, MS 39470 http://www.pearlrivercounty.net/chanc
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 601-403-2300
Fax: 601-403-2317

Pearl River County Vital Certificates

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Pearl River County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 811.33 sq mi
Population (2009): 57,860
  • Females: 51.4%
  • White: 85%
  • Black/African American: 12.8%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 83%
Population Change (2000-2009): 9,241
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.6%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 19.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 74.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.65
Housing Units (2000): 20,610
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.8%
Migration Flow to Pearl River County, MS from (2007-2008):

Pearl River County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $483,683
  • Construction: $44,263
  • Retail Trade: $71,563
  • Professional and Technical Services: $18,124
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $18,537
  • Retail Trade: $71,563
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $15,725
  • Manufacturing: $49,944
  • Farms: $845
  • Government: $143,458
Employed (2000): 19,165
Unemployed (2000): 1,516
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,247
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,066
Local Government Revenue (2007): $109,541 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $24,720 (thou. dol.)

Pearl River County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 768
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.4
Deaths (2007): 585
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.2
Infant Deaths (2007): 8
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.4

Pearl River County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 85
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 16
  • Robbery: 23
  • Aggravated Assault: 45
Property Crimes (2008): 1,132
  • Burglary: 363
  • Larceny-Theft: 680
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 89

Pearl River County Genealogy Records