Sharkey County's 2026 population is estimated at 2,946, reflecting a -4.66% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Sharkey County is the 81st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 4,886 and has grown -39.71% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.4 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 31.5 years
There are 2,970 adults, (708 of whom are seniors) in Sharkey County.
Female: 1,936 (50%)
Male: 1,936 (50%)
The racial composition of Sharkey County includes 75.75% Black or African American, 23.35% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,933 | 75.75% |
| White | 904 | 23.35% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.15% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.08% |
Sharkey County 's average per capita income is $33,184. Household income levels show a median of $40,000. The poverty rate stands at 30.85%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,851 | - |
| Families | $47,500 | $63,275 |
| Households | $40,000 | $55,572 |
| Non Families | $25,850 | $37,794 |
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