Sharkey County, Mississippi Population 2022
Sharkey County, Mississippi's estimated population is 4,159 with a growth rate of -1.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sharkey County, Mississippi is the 82nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 4,886 and has seen a growth of -14.88% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 6,306 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 8,382 | 2,076 | 32.92% |
| 1900 | 12,178 | 3,796 | 45.29% |
| 1910 | 15,694 | 3,516 | 28.87% |
| 1920 | 14,190 | -1,504 | -9.58% |
| 1930 | 13,877 | -313 | -2.21% |
| 1940 | 15,433 | 1,556 | 11.21% |
| 1950 | 12,903 | -2,530 | -16.39% |
| 1960 | 10,738 | -2,165 | -16.78% |
| 1970 | 8,937 | -1,801 | -16.77% |
| 1980 | 7,964 | -973 | -10.89% |
| 1990 | 7,066 | -898 | -11.28% |
| 2010 | 4,886 | -2,180 | -30.85% |
| 2011 | 4,875 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 4,786 | -89 | -1.83% |
| 2013 | 4,677 | -109 | -2.28% |
| 2014 | 4,611 | -66 | -1.41% |
| 2015 | 4,563 | -48 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 4,513 | -50 | -1.10% |
| 2017 | 4,415 | -98 | -2.17% |
| 2018 | 4,375 | -40 | -0.91% |
| 2019 | 4,321 | -54 | -1.23% |
| 2020 | 4,267 | -54 | -1.25% |
| 2021 | 4,213 | -54 | -1.27% |
| 2022 | 4,159 | -54 | -1.28% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,092 | 24.67% |
| Black or African American | 3,296 | 74.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.29% |
| Some Other Race | 4 | 0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 0.36% |
Sharkey County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,757 | 2.44 | 61.8 |
| Married | 716 | 2.73 | 81.3 |
| Male | 50 | 2.46 | 28 |
| Female | 396 | 3.87 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 595 | 1.14 | 52.6 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 235 | 7.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 371 | 12.22% |
| High School Graduate | 1,074 | 35.38% |
| Some College | 617 | 20.32% |
| Associates Degree | 175 | 5.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 375 | 12.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 189 | 6.23% |
Sharkey County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 904 | 683 | 281 |
| Black | 2,119 | 1,738 | 283 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | |
| Hispanic | 7 | 3 | |
| Other Race | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.08%.
Sharkey County, Mississippi Language by Age
Sharkey County, Mississippi Language
99.79% of Sharkey County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 0.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.14% of the population.
Sharkey County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 13 | 76.47% |
| Black | 3,242 | 996 | 30.72% |
| White | 1,043 | 35 | 3.36% |
| Other | NaN% |
24.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.22%
Male Poverty Rate
25.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sharkey County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sharkey County, Mississippi is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sharkey County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.03%.
Sharkey County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Sharkey County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Sharkey County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Sharkey County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 4.52% |
| Black | 66 | 2.72% |
Sharkey County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
7.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
91.46%
Born in Sharkey County, Mississippi
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Sharkey County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 91.46% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990