Sharkey County, MS Public Records

Chancery Court
PO Box 218
Rolling Fork, MS 39159 http://www.sharkeycounty.net/chancery
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 662-873-2755
F: 662-873-6045
Couriers: 120 Locust St
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Jurisdiction: Probate, Civil Land, Divorce, Family
Circuit Court
PO Box 218
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Hours: 8AM-N, 1-5PM CST
P: 662-873-2755
F: 662-873-6045
Couriers: 120 Locust St
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil (usually over $3,500)
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, mental health, juvenile, sex, or expunged records released
Justice Court
PO Box 235
Rolling Fork, MS 39159 http://www.sharkeycounty.net/county-c
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM CST
P: 662-873-6140
F: 662-873-0154
Couriers: 120 Locust St
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $3,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic

Sharkey County, MS Vital Records

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

Sharkey County
Chancery Clerk
120 Locust St
Rolling Fork, MS 39159 http://www.sharkeycounty.net/chancery
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 662-873-2755
Fax: 662-873-6045

Sharkey County Vital Certificates

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Sharkey County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 427.71 sq mi
Population (2009): 5,420
  • Females: 52.4%
  • White: 29%
  • Black/African American: 69.8%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 27.9%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,160
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 1.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 38.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 60.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 12.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.99
Housing Units (2000): 2,416
Homeownership Rate (2000): 65.5%

Sharkey County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $60,253
  • Construction: $0
  • Retail Trade: $4,352
  • Professional and Technical Services: $673
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $1,846
  • Retail Trade: $4,352
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $0
  • Farms: $13,852
  • Government: $18,676
Employed (2000): 2,198
Unemployed (2000): 374
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,407
Local Government Employment (2007): 387
Local Government Revenue (2007): $14,310 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $4,091 (thou. dol.)

Sharkey County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 101
  • Per 1,000 population: 18.4
Deaths (2007): 70
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 19.8

Sharkey 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

Sharkey County Genealogy Records