Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,872 (100%) |
| Population Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $40,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,927 |
| Median Home Value | $98,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,650 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 946 (57.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 476 (28.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 228 (13.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,422 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Family Households | 908 (63.9%) |
The table below compares Sharkey County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 82 | 1st |
| Population Density | # 82 | 1st |
| Median Household Income | # 65 | 22nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 77 | 7th |
| Diversity Index | # 70 | 16th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
