Sharkey County's estimated 2025 population is 3,084 with a growth rate of -3.93% 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 -36.88% 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, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Black or African American
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
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% |
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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