Quitman County, MS Public Records

Chancery Court
220 Chestnut St, Ste 2
Marks, MS 38646 http://7chancerycourt.com/
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-326-2661 ext. 7
F: 662-326-8004
Jurisdiction: Probate, Civil Land, Divorce, Family
A three month docket list is searchable at http://www.7chanceryms.com/chancellors/news.pl?action=totallist.
Circuit Court
220 Chestnut St, #4
Marks, MS 38646
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-326-8003
F: 662-326-8004
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil (usually over $3,500)
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, mental health, juvenile, sex, or expunged records released
Justice Court
PO Box 100
Marks, MS 38646 https://quitmancountyms.wordpress.com
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 662-326-2104, 662-326-7906
F: 662-326-2330
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $3,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic

Quitman County, MS Vital Records

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

Quitman County
Chancery Clerk
220 Chestnut St, #2
Marks, MS 38646 http://quitmancountyms.org/government
8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
Phone: 662-326-2661
Fax: 662-326-8004

Quitman 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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Quitman County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 404.84 sq mi
Population (2009): 8,391
  • Females: 52.9%
  • White: 29.3%
  • Black/African American: 69.5%
  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 0.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 28.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,724
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 34.9%
High School Graduates (2000): 55.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.8
Housing Units (2000): 3,923
Homeownership Rate (2000): 68.5%
Migration Flow to Quitman County, MS from (2007-2008):

Quitman County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $75,793
  • Construction: $2,451
  • Retail Trade: $5,288
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $3,666
  • Retail Trade: $5,288
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $5,547
  • Farms: $11,251
  • Government: $19,118
Employed (2000): 3,487
Unemployed (2000): 320
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $21,978
Local Government Employment (2007): 388
Local Government Revenue (2007): $16,223 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $7,466 (thou. dol.)

Quitman County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 123
  • Per 1,000 population: 14
Deaths (2007): 141
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.3

Quitman 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

Quitman County Genealogy Records