Mississippi is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama and Georgia, to the south by the Gulf of Mexico, to the southwest by Louisiana, and to the northwest by Arkansas. Mississippi was made a U.S. state on December 10, 1817.
The population of Mississippi is 2,961,279, according to the 2020 census estimate. The most inhabited counties are Hinds County, Rankin County, Madison County, Lauderdale County, and Forrest County. The most populated city is the state’s capital, Jackson.
The Vital Records division of the State Department of Health in Jackson maintains records for vital events since 1912, including birth and death records. Marriage and divorce records are more limited.