Sharkey County, Mississippi
Sharkey County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Sharkey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,916 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 4,160 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rolling Fork. The county was created 148 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Sharkey County
| Population : | 4,160 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Area : | 1126 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.2% |
| Named for : | William L. Sharkey |
| Altitude : | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Capital : | Rolling Fork |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:19:32 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -18.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sharkey County is located at 32°52'47"N 90°48'48"W (32.8797200, -90.8132100). It has 4 neighbors: Humphreys County, Issaquena County, Washington County and Yazoo County.
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The largest city of Sharkey County is Rolling Fork with a population of 1,849. . See all Sharkey County cities & populated places.
Sharkey County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sharkey County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Fork | 1,849 | City in Sharkey County, Mississippi |
| Anguilla | 596 | Town in Sharkey County, Mississippi |
| Cary | 264 | Town in Mississippi |
- Official Website
Official website of Sharkey County
Sharkey County has 4 neighbours.
- Humphreys County county in Mississippi, United States
- Issaquena County county in Mississippi, United States
- Washington County county in Mississippi, United States
- Yazoo County county in Mississippi, United States
- Rolling Fork
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sharkey County decreased by 18.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,916 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,875 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,786 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,677 | -2.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,611 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,563 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,513 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,415 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,375 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,321 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,160 | -3.87% | estimation process |
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
