Adams County, MS Public Records

Circuit Court
115 S Wall
Natchez, MS 39120 https://www.adamscountyms.net/circuit
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 601-446-6326
F: 601-445-7955
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed, juvenile, or expunged records released
Justice Court
114 S Wall St
Natchez, MS 39121 https://www.adamscountyms.net/justice
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 601-442-0199
F: 601-445-7902
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $3,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
County Court
115 S Wall
Natchez, MS 39120 https://www.adamscountyms.net/circuit
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 601-446-6326
F: 601-445-7955
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil under $200,000, Small Claims, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed, juvenile, or expunged records released
The Clerk search includes both the Circuit and County Court.
Chancery Court
PO Box 1006
Natchez, MS 39121 https://www.adamscountyms.net/chancer
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 601-446-6684
F: 601-445-7913
Couriers: 115 S Wall St
Natchez, MS 39120
Jurisdiction: Probate, Civil Land, Divorce, Family

Adams County, MS Vital Records

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

Adams County
Chancery Clerk
https://www.adamscountyms.net/chancer
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 601-446-6684
Fax: 601-445-7913
Recorded Documents

Adams County Vital Certificates

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Adams County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 460.26 sq mi
Population (2009): 30,722
  • Females: 53.9%
  • White: 42.3%
  • Black/African American: 56.4%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 41.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): -3,618
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 26.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 73.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 17.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.48
Housing Units (2000): 15,175
Homeownership Rate (2000): 70.3%
Migration Flow to Adams County, MS from (2007-2008):

Adams County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $588,190
  • Construction: $77,169
  • Retail Trade: $54,362
  • Professional and Technical Services: $21,707
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $16,685
  • Retail Trade: $54,362
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $23,753
  • Manufacturing: $33,474
  • Farms: $423
  • Government: $100,311
Employed (2000): 12,853
Unemployed (2000): 1,287
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $28,864
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,906
Local Government Revenue (2007): $107,080 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $150,134 (thou. dol.)

Adams County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 428
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.5
Deaths (2007): 413
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 5
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.7

Adams County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 103
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 8
  • Robbery: 19
  • Aggravated Assault: 73
Property Crimes (2008): 1,370
  • Burglary: 387
  • Larceny-Theft: 911
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 72

Adams County Genealogy Records