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Sharkey County

Mississippi · 3,800 residents · 431.72 sq mi
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Sharkey County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,711. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 2,780 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,400. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,800
−42%since 2000
from 6,580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+39%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Sharkey County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,711
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,285 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,584
+81%since 2000
from $11,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
34.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29%(1,911)
Black68.8%(4,527)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(86)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(3,582)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(962)
Black70.3%(2,671)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(61)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0.5%(19)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,992)
Segregation Score13.7%(520)
Diversity Score
52
−4%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−59.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharkey County, Mississippi?

Sharkey County, Mississippi has about 3,800 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharkey County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sharkey County, Mississippi earns about $35,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharkey County, Mississippi expensive?

In Sharkey County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $63,400, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Sharkey County, Mississippi?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sharkey County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharkey County, Mississippi?

About 24.1% of people in Sharkey County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharkey County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharkey County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,266 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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