Sharkey County Summary

Life in Sharkey County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sharkey County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sharkey County:

  • The population in Sharkey County is 3,910.

  • The median home value in Sharkey County is $89,344.

  • The median income in Sharkey County is $41,000.

  • The median rent in Sharkey County is $628.

  • The unemployment rate in Sharkey County is 12.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Sharkey County is 26.9%.

  • The average high in Sharkey County is 80.6° and there are 126.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sharkey County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sharkey County

Rolling Fork, MS Population 2,172

Anguilla, MS Population 613

Cary, MS Population 414

Map Of Sharkey County

Sharkey County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Sharkey County is 80.6°.

  • There are 80.95 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.8 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:53 hours of sun each day in Sharkey County.

StatSharkey County
Mean High80.6
Nice Days80.95
Rainfall126.8
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:53
80.6°
Average High
126.8
Inches of Rain

Sharkey County Photos

Sharkey County Mississippi Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Natalie Maynor | CC BY 2.0
Welcome To Rolling Fork
Source: Wikipedia User NatalieMaynor from Jackso | CC BY 2.0

Sharkey County Demographics

Population over time in Sharkey County

The current population in Sharkey County is 3,910. The population has decreased -5.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,160 -6.0%
2021 4,427 0.5%
2020 4,404 -

Gender in Sharkey County

  • Sharkey County is 50.1% female with 1,959 female residents.

  • Sharkey County is 49.9% male with 1,950 male residents.

Female
50.1% (1,959)
Male
49.9% (1,950)
Gender Sharkey County MS USA
Female 50.1% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Sharkey County

Sharkey County is:

  • 26.5% White with 1,035 White residents.

  • 72.5% African American with 2,836 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.3% Two Or More with 11 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.7% Hispanic with 28 Hispanic residents.

White
26.5% (1,035)
African American
72.5% (2,836)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.3% (11)
Hispanic
0.7% (28)

Table: Sharkey County By Race

Race Sharkey County MS USA
White 26.5% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 72.5% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.3% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.7% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Sharkey County, Mississippi

  • 9.5% of households in Sharkey County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.7% of households in Sharkey County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 19.1% of households in Sharkey County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Sharkey County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Sharkey County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Sharkey County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Sharkey County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Sharkey County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.2% of households in Sharkey County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Sharkey County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.5% (372)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.7% (221)
$15,000 to $24,999
19.1% (748)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.2% (517)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.3% (324)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (645)
$75,000 to $99,999
5.2% (204)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.5% (722)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.2% (45)
$200,000 or more
2.7% (105)
Income Sharkey County MS USA
Less than $10,000 9.5% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.7% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 19.1% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.2% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.3% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.2% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.5% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.2% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 4.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sharkey County for adults over 25

  • 11.0% of adults in Sharkey County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Sharkey County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Sharkey County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Sharkey County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Sharkey County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Sharkey County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Sharkey County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Sharkey County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Sharkey County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
10% (430)
9-12th Grade
10% (391)
High School / GED
40% (1,564)
Some College
18% (703)
Associate's Degree
6% (234)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (430)
Master's Degree
3% (117)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (39)
Education Sharkey County MS USA
< 9th Grade 10% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 9% 6%
High School / GED 40% 30% 26%
Some College 18% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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