Sharkey County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sharkey County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28125
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 125
Geography
- Land Area
- 431.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.40 sq mi
- Total Area
- 435.12 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.892395
- Longitude
- -90.827613
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 3,868
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 2,962
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,852 | 99.6% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.4% |
| White | 897 | 23.2% |
| Black | 2,933 | 75.8% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,960 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.1% |
| White | 728 | 24.6% |
| Black | 2,229 | 75.3% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 3,872
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $39,084
- Poverty Rate
- 30.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,164
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 904 | 23.3% |
| Black | 2,933 | 75.7% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,971
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,545 | 52.0% |
| Republican | 402 | 13.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,024 | 34.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,337 | 45.0% |
| Female | 1,556 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 182 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.6% |
| Black | 2,708 | 91.1% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,100
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 37.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 93 | 51.1% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 11.1% |
| Black | 981 | 36.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 27.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 447 | 33.4% |
| Female | 637 | 40.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 930 (37.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 403 (15.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,650
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $95,608
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $635
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 2.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.