Sharkey County, Mississippi

Total Population: 3,848

County Seat: Rolling Fork

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Median Home Value

$108,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

Across all households

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)73.7%
White (Non-Hispanic)25.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Two or More Races0.2%

Under 18 Years

25.0%

65 Years and Over

18.8%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

14.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

Mean Household Income

$58,845

Per Capita Income

$23,081

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

31.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$108,000

Median Rent

$622/mo

Total Housing Units

1,673

Owner-Occupied

62.9%

Renter-Occupied

37.1%

Vacancy Rate

16.3%

Married Couple Households

33.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

11.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

12.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

43.2%

Average Household Size

2.65

Broadband Internet Access

56.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28125.