Winston County, MS Public Records

Chancery Court
PO Drawer 69
Louisville, MS 39339 http://www.winstonms.com/p/chancery-c
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-773-3631
F: 662-773-8821
Couriers: 154 S Court Ave
Louisville, MS 39339
Jurisdiction: Probate, Civil Land, Divorce, Family
Circuit Court
PO Box 785
Louisville, MS 39339 http://www.winstonms.com/p/circuit-cl
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-773-3581
F: 662-773-7192
Couriers: 16540 W Main St
Louisville, MS 39339
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil (usually over $3,500)
Restricted Records: No sealed, adoptions, or expunged records released
Justice Court
PO Box 327
Louisville, MS 39339 http://www.winstonms.com/p/justice-co
Hours: 8AM-5PM CST
P: 662-773-6016
F: 662-773-8817
Couriers: 16483 Main St
Louisville, MS 39339
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $3,500, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic

Winston County, MS Vital Records

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

Winston County
Chancery Clerk
154 S Court St
Louisville, MS 39339 http://www.winstonms.com/p/chancery-c
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 662-773-3631
Fax: 662-773-8821
Recorded Documents

Winston 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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Winston County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 606.97 sq mi
Population (2009): 19,309
  • Females: 51.3%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Black/African American: 45.1%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 2.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 51.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): -851
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 20.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 68.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 13.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.59
Housing Units (2000): 8,472
Homeownership Rate (2000): 79.7%
Migration Flow to Winston County, MS from (2007-2008):

Winston County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $267,305
  • Construction: $13,083
  • Retail Trade: $21,447
  • Professional and Technical Services: $4,189
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $5,064
  • Retail Trade: $21,447
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $4,410
  • Manufacturing: $87,348
  • Farms: $2,709
  • Government: $35,740
Employed (2000): 7,803
Unemployed (2000): 623
Unemployment Rate (2009): 16.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,102
Local Government Employment (2007): 727
Local Government Revenue (2007): $34,213 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $17,454 (thou. dol.)

Winston County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 281
  • Per 1,000 population: 14.3
Deaths (2007): 216
  • Per 1,000 population: 11
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 3.6

Winston County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 23
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 1
  • Robbery: 11
  • Aggravated Assault: 11
Property Crimes (2008): 89
  • Burglary: 74
  • Larceny-Theft: 13
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 2

Winston County Genealogy Records