Lee County, MS Public Records

Chancery Court
PO Box 7127
Tupelo, MS 38802 http://leecoms.com/chancery/
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-432-2100
F: 662-680-6091
Couriers: 200 W Jefferson St
Tupelo, MS 38804
Jurisdiction: Probate, Civil Land, Divorce, Family
Circuit Court
PO Box 762
Tupelo, MS 38802
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-841-9024
F: 662-680-6079
Couriers: 200 W Jefferson, Justice Center
Tupelo, MS 38802
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Small Claims, Marriage
Restricted Records: No sealed or expunged records released
Mailing address for County Court - PO Box 736. Phone-662-432-2330, Fax 662-841-9732.
Justice Court
PO Box 108
Tupelo, MS 38802 http://leecoms.com/justice/
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-432-2500
F: 662-680-6021
Couriers: 331 N Broadway St
Tupelo, MS 38804
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $3,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
County Court
PO Box 736
Tupelo, MS 38802
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-432-2330
F: 662-841-9732
Couriers: 200 W Jefferson, Justice Center
Tupelo, MS 38802
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Under $200,000, Small Claims, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No sealed or expunged records released

Lee County, MS Vital Records

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

Lee County
Chancery Clerk
200 W Jefferson St
Tupelo, MS 38804
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 662-432-2100
Fax: 662-680-6091
Recorded Documents

Lee County Vital Certificates

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Lee County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 449.59 sq mi
Population (2009): 81,913
  • Females: 51.8%
  • White: 71.5%
  • Black/African American: 26.8%
  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 69.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): 6,158
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 74.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 18.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.55
Housing Units (2000): 31,887
Homeownership Rate (2000): 69.2%
Migration Flow to Lee County, MS from (2007-2008):

Lee County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,374,035
  • Construction: $72,210
  • Retail Trade: $197,069
  • Professional and Technical Services: $124,278
  • Healthcare: $442,390
  • Banking: $111,921
  • Retail Trade: $197,069
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $57,919
  • Manufacturing: $603,396
  • Farms: $3,719
  • Government: $262,889
Employed (2000): 36,171
Unemployed (2000): 1,846
Unemployment Rate (2009): 10.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $31,030
Local Government Employment (2007): 3,923
Local Government Revenue (2007): $177,291 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $198,190 (thou. dol.)

Lee County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,337
  • Per 1,000 population: 16.7
Deaths (2007): 1,040
  • Per 1,000 population: 13
Infant Deaths (2007): 19
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.2

Lee County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 187
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 34
  • Robbery: 63
  • Aggravated Assault: 90
Property Crimes (2008): 2,273
  • Burglary: 551
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,615
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 107

Lee County Genealogy Records