Sharkey, MS County is a rural area located in the Mississippi Delta with a population of 4,160 people as of 2019. With a population density of 10 people per square mile, Sharkey is quieter than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. Local businesses include The Cotton Gin Cafe and Natchez Trace Winery & Vineyard. Year-round outdoor activities include kayaking and canoeing down the meandering rivers, hiking through lush forests and exploring historical sites like Grand Gulf Military State Park. Other local organizations include the Sharkey Arts Council which hosts events like art shows and concerts throughout the year. For sports fans, there are baseball games to watch at South Delta High School as well as nearby colleges like Alcorn State University.
The population in Sharkey County is 4,160. There are 10 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sharkey County is 40.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sharkey County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sharkey County
- 39.2% are married
- 9.1% are divorced
- 15.5% are married with children
- 34.9% have children, but are single
Race in Sharkey County
- 26.9% are White
- 71.9% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander