Perry County, MS elected officials: supervisors, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Perry County: 21 seats on 11 elected bodies.
Board of Supervisors
Perry County Board of Supervisors
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Supervisor, District 1 | Robert Myers source |
| Supervisor, District 2 | Kevin Shows source |
| Supervisor, District 3 | Tim Wise source |
| Supervisor, District 4 | Richard Q. Lott source |
| Supervisor, District 5 | Cody Walters source |
County officers
Perry County Constables
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Constable, District 1 | Guy A. Harvison source |
| Constable, District 2 | Colby Prine source |
Perry County Election Commission
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Election Commissioner, District 1 | Sherry Dean Hartfield source |
| Election Commissioner, District 2 | Diane Lillian Carter source |
| Election Commissioner, District 3 | Janet B. Mayo source |
| Election Commissioner, District 4 | Dianne JefcoatTossy source |
| Election Commissioner, District 5 | Dianna Cooley Clark source |
Perry County Justice Court Judges
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Justice Court Judge, District 1 | Tim Odom source |
| Justice Court Judge, District 2 | Carl Griffin source |
Also elected countywide
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Chancery Clerk | Larry A. Wilson source |
| Circuit Clerk | Christy Pittman Mayo source |
| Coroner | Mike Malone source |
| County Prosecuting Attorney | Paul D. Walley, Jr source |
| Sheriff | Jacob Garner source |
| Tax Assessor | Amy Lott Cochran source |
| Tax Collector | Amy Lott Cochran source |
How many local governments Perry County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 8 local governments in Perry County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 3 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 2 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 2 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Perry County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 1.9% · White 77.3% · Black 15.4% · Asian 2.1% · Other or more than one race 3.4% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Perry County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.7% | 148 | 3,849 | 3,997 |
| August 2026 | 3.7% | 147 | 3,822 | 3,969 |
| July 2026 | 4.4% | 179 | 3,888 | 4,067 |
| June 2026 | 4.8% | 195 | 3,870 | 4,065 |
| May 2026 | 4.1% | 165 | 3,898 | 4,063 |
| April 2026 | 3.8% | 156 | 3,911 | 4,067 |
| March 2026 | 4.6% | 188 | 3,928 | 4,116 |
| February 2026 | 5.1% | 208 | 3,905 | 4,113 |
| January 2026 | 4.6% | 188 | 3,881 | 4,069 |
| December 2025 | 4.1% | 167 | 3,955 | 4,122 |
| November 2025 | 4.4% | 183 | 3,960 | 4,143 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.5% | 186 | 3,966 | 4,152 |
| August 2025 | 4.9% | 201 | 3,915 | 4,116 |
| July 2025 | 5.0% | 208 | 3,962 | 4,170 |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | 203 | 3,958 | 4,161 |
| May 2025 | 4.0% | 164 | 3,944 | 4,108 |
| April 2025 | 3.6% | 148 | 3,991 | 4,139 |
| March 2025 | 4.1% | 169 | 3,983 | 4,152 |
| February 2025 | 4.7% | 196 | 3,964 | 4,160 |
| January 2025 | 4.6% | 191 | 3,919 | 4,110 |
| December 2024 | 4.2% | 172 | 3,936 | 4,108 |
| November 2024 | 4.0% | 163 | 3,948 | 4,111 |
| October 2024 | 3.8% | 158 | 3,976 | 4,134 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.4% | 183 | 3,956 | 4,139 |
| 2024 | 3.9% | 159 | 3,933 | 4,092 |
| 2023 | 3.8% | 156 | 3,925 | 4,081 |
| 2022 | 4.7% | 195 | 3,945 | 4,140 |
| 2021 | 6.4% | 268 | 3,890 | 4,158 |
| 2020 | 8.7% | 354 | 3,701 | 4,055 |
| 2019 | 6.9% | 290 | 3,933 | 4,223 |
| 2018 | 6.1% | 254 | 3,922 | 4,176 |
| 2017 | 6.5% | 275 | 3,974 | 4,249 |
| 2016 | 7.3% | 310 | 3,928 | 4,238 |
Police in Perry County
Police staffing
Agencies counted (2), 2020
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Sheriff's Office | 12 | 10 | 11,303 |
| New Augusta Police Department | 1 | 0 | 597 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Perry County Chancery Clerk?
- Larry A. Wilson is the Chancery Clerk of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Circuit Clerk?
- Christy Pittman Mayo is the Circuit Clerk of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Constable, District 1?
- Guy A. Harvison is the Constable, District 1 of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Constable, District 2?
- Colby Prine is the Constable, District 2 of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Coroner?
- Mike Malone is the Coroner of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Paul D. Walley, Jr is the County Prosecuting Attorney of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Election Commissioner, District 1?
- Sherry Dean Hartfield is the Election Commissioner, District 1 of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Election Commissioner, District 2?
- Diane Lillian Carter is the Election Commissioner, District 2 of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Election Commissioner, District 3?
- Janet B. Mayo is the Election Commissioner, District 3 of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Election Commissioner, District 4?
- Dianne JefcoatTossy is the Election Commissioner, District 4 of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Election Commissioner, District 5?
- Dianna Cooley Clark is the Election Commissioner, District 5 of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Justice Court Judge, District 1?
- Tim Odom is the Justice Court Judge, District 1 of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Justice Court Judge, District 2?
- Carl Griffin is the Justice Court Judge, District 2 of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Sheriff?
- Jacob Garner is the Sheriff of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Tax Assessor?
- Amy Lott Cochran is the Tax Assessor of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who is the Perry County Tax Collector?
- Amy Lott Cochran is the Tax Collector of Perry County, Mississippi.
- Who are the Perry County commissioners?
- Robert Myers (Supervisor, District 1); Kevin Shows (Supervisor, District 2); Tim Wise (Supervisor, District 3); Richard Q. Lott (Supervisor, District 4); Cody Walters (Supervisor, District 5).
- What is the population of Perry County?
- About 11,449 people, with a median age of 43.4; the median household income is $49,634 and 18.4% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Perry County?
- 3.7% in September 2026 (preliminary): 148 people unemployed in a labor force of 3,997, against 4.5% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Perry County?
- 8 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 3 municipal, 2 school district and 2 special district governments.
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