U.S. County · Profile

Sharkey County

3.3KTotal Population
8Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-49.27%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Sharkey County has a population of 3,336 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Sharkey County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):0.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American72.5%2,419
White26.5%884
Hispanic or Latino0.7%23
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.5%17
Two or More Races0.3%10
Some Other Race0.2%7
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Asian0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Sharkey County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$41,000
45.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$22,203
42.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
26.9%
133.9% above national average
Median Age
37.0 years

Income & Poverty

$41,000Median Household Income
$22,203Per Capita Income
26.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$41,000$59,008
Families$60,076$70,379
Married-couple Families$60,076$67,285
Nonfamily Households$23,819$25,725

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Sharkey County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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