Sharkey County's estimated 2026 population is 2,946 with a growth rate of -4.66% 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 -39.71% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sharkey County includes 73.67% Black or African American, 25.57% White, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (73.67%)
White (25.57%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.34%)
Two or more races (0.23%)
Other race (0.18%)
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sharkey County's average per capita income is $33,351. Household income levels show a median of $35,741. The poverty rate stands at 31.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,774 | - |
| Families | $55,313 | $65,756 |
| Households | $35,741 | $58,845 |
| Non Families | $25,444 | $40,420 |
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