Sharkey County's estimated 2026 population is 2,995 with a growth rate of -3.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sharkey County is the 81st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 4,886 and has seen a growth of -38.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.4 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 31.5 years
There are 2,970 adults, (708 of whom are seniors) in Sharkey County.
Female: 1,936 (50%)
Male: 1,936 (50%)
The racial composition of Sharkey County includes 75.75% Black or African American, 23.35% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,933 | 75.75% |
| White | 904 | 23.35% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.08% |
Sharkey County's average per capita income is $33,184. Household income levels show a median of $40,000. The poverty rate stands at 30.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,851 | - |
| Families | $47,500 | $63,275 |
| Households | $40,000 | $55,572 |
| Non Families | $25,850 | $37,794 |
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