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 | 2,835 | 73.67% |
| White | 984 | 25.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.34% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.23% |
| 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 | 1,400 | 2.65 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Non Family | 476 | 1.16 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Married | 465 | 2.88 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Female | 375 | 4.2 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Male | 84 | 2.99 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 340 | 13.93% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 7.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 215 | 8.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 162 | 6.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,000 | 40.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 5.08% |
| Some College | 419 | 17.17% |
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 | 1,695 | 1,368 | 140 |
| White | 738 | 608 | 237 |
| 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 32.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $97,500 | $130,000 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,167 | $0 | $39,000 |
| High School Graduate | $32,694 | $32,917 | $32,056 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,565 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,351 | $34,171 | $31,215 |
| Some College | $36,016 | $38,438 | $0 |
$33,351
Average Earnings
$34,171
Average Male
$31,215
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.78% of Sharkey County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 0.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,790 | 1,032 | 36.99% |
| White | 930 | 149 | 16.02% |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 13 | 65% |
31.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.14%
Male Poverty Rate
32.57%
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 16.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.96% |
| Some College | 23.55% |
| High School | 20% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 87.72% |
| Female Unemployed | 75.63% |
| Female Employed | 24.96% |
| Male Employed | 11.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,313 | $65,756 |
| Households | $35,741 | $58,845 |
| Married Families | $76,774 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,444 | $40,420 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.6%
Male Marriage Rate
29.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 58 | 2.8% |
| White | 40 | 4.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
10.5%
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
91.71%
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 91.71% 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.