Sharkey County, Mississippi's estimated 2024 population is 3,210 with a growth rate of -3.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sharkey County, Mississippi is the 81st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 4,886 and has seen a growth of -34.3% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,580 | -126 | -4.66% |
| 2028 | 2,706 | -126 | -4.45% |
| 2027 | 2,832 | -126 | -4.26% |
| 2026 | 2,958 | -126 | -4.09% |
| 2025 | 3,084 | -126 | -3.93% |
| 2024 | 3,210 | -126 | -3.78% |
| 2023 | 3,336 | -126 | -3.64% |
| 2022 | 3,462 | -164 | -4.52% |
| 2021 | 3,626 | -146 | -3.87% |
| 2020 | 3,772 | -540 | -12.52% |
| 2019 | 4,312 | -30 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 4,342 | -77 | -1.74% |
| 2017 | 4,419 | -94 | -2.08% |
| 2016 | 4,513 | -55 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 4,568 | -47 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 4,615 | -66 | -1.41% |
| 2013 | 4,681 | -107 | -2.23% |
| 2012 | 4,788 | -89 | -1.82% |
| 2011 | 4,877 | -9 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 4,886 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,066 | -898 | -11.28% |
| 1980 | 7,964 | -973 | -10.89% |
| 1970 | 8,937 | -1,801 | -16.77% |
| 1960 | 10,738 | -2,165 | -16.78% |
| 1950 | 12,903 | -2,530 | -16.39% |
| 1940 | 15,433 | 1,556 | 11.21% |
| 1930 | 13,877 | -313 | -2.21% |
| 1920 | 14,190 | -1,504 | -9.58% |
| 1910 | 15,694 | 3,516 | 28.87% |
| 1900 | 12,178 | 3,796 | 45.29% |
| 1890 | 8,382 | 2,076 | 32.92% |
| 1880 | 6,306 | 3,726 | 144.42% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,836 | 72.53% |
| White | 1,035 | 26.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.54% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 0.28% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,374 | 2.75 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Non Family | 514 | 1.21 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Married | 485 | 2.96 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Female | 354 | 4.7 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Male | 21 | 2.67 | 0 | 100 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 256 | 10.2% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 5.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 283 | 11.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 4.78% |
| High School Graduate | 998 | 39.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 253 | 10.08% |
| Some College | 455 | 18.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,682 | 1,388 | 158 |
| White | 821 | 613 | 245 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,442 | $100,625 | $37,321 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,625 | $0 | $36,528 |
| High School Graduate | $30,026 | $31,155 | $24,728 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,125 | $0 | $34,375 |
| Overall | $33,889 | $35,000 | $33,200 |
| Some College | $36,599 | $58,500 | $35,899 |
$33,889
Average Earnings
$35,000
Average Male
$33,200
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.75% of Sharkey County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 0.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,809 | 967 | 34.43% |
| White | 961 | 37 | 3.85% |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 21 | 75% |
26.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.85%
Male Poverty Rate
26.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sharkey County, Mississippi is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sharkey County, Mississippi is White, with 3.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.29% |
| High School | 26.34% |
| Some College | 11.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.74% |
| Male Employed | 16.77% |
| Female Employed | 13.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,076 | $70,379 |
| Households | $41,000 | $59,008 |
| Married Families | $96,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,819 | $34,977 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
87
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 48 | 2.3% |
| White | 39 | 4.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
92.02%
Born in Sharkey County, Mississippi
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Sharkey County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 92.02% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.