Sharkey County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,872 | — | #2,974 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $40,000 | -46.8% | #3,074 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.4 years | -1.3% | #2,507 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $98,000 | -65.2% | #3,015 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $623 | -46.4% | #3,007 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 30.9% | +144.8% | #3,094 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sharkey County has a population of 3,872, making it the #2,974 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Sharkey County is $40,000, ranking #3,074 out of 3,222 counties — 46.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 30.9% and unemployment stands at 9.1%.
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The median home value in Sharkey County is $98,000 (-65.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $623/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.5%.
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83.1% of residents in Sharkey County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.4% below the national rate.
About Sharkey County, Mississippi
Sharkey County, Mississippi has a total population of 3,872, making it the 2,974th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sharkey County is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sharkey County is $40,000, which ranks #3,074 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 46.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 30.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1%.
The median home value in Sharkey County is $98,000, 65.2% below the national median. Renters in Sharkey County pay a median gross rent of $623 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sharkey County, 16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Sharkey County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 75.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (23.3%).
All data for Sharkey County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.