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Rolling Fork, MS

City in Sharkey County, Mississippi.

Population

2,038

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,444

ZIP codes

0

Rolling Fork and its ZIP codes

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Rolling Fork at a glance

  • Rolling Fork is about 23 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $45,587, 19% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,100 (38% below Mississippi) and median rent is $548 a month.

Local data for Rolling Fork, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rolling Fork, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$45,587

Poverty rate

24.5%

Median home value

$105,100

Median rent

$548/mo

Homeownership

61.8%

Bachelor's or higher

9.7%

Median age

35.9

Average commute

18.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (28), Vietnamese Americans (6), German Americans (6).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sharkey County. PPP loans are for Rolling Fork.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$38,777

933 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,707

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$38.3M

FY 2026, $10,089 per person

Sharkey County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rolling Fork, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.8%
  • Carpooled20.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle6.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
  • Worked from home0.3%

Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rolling Fork, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

225

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

109

6.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 37°F

55.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rolling Fork, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

51.1%

U.S. 33.3% +17.8 pts

Diabetes

24.5%

U.S. 12.1% +12.4 pts

Smoking

23.6%

U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.6%

U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts

Cities near Rolling Fork

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AnguillaTown5.1 mi1
GraceCensus-designated place7.4 mi4.8
CaryTown7.5 mi0.7
Nitta YumaCensus-designated place8.2 mi0.2
MayersvilleTown9.9 mi1.1
Panther BurnCensus-designated place11 mi0.6
Glen AllanCensus-designated place12 mi4.5
Delta CityCensus-designated place13 mi2.4
LouiseTown17 mi0.2
HollandaleCity18 mi2.2
Lake Providence, LATown18 mi3.6
Valley ParkCensus-designated place19 mi4.5
ArcolaTown25 mi0.2
SatartiaVillage25 mi0.1
Silver CityTown26 mi0.6
Kilbourne, LAVillage26 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rolling Fork, MS in?
Rolling Fork is in Sharkey County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Rolling Fork, MS?
About 2,038 people live in Rolling Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rolling Fork?
Nearby places include Anguilla (5.1 mi), Grace (7.4 mi), Cary (7.5 mi), Nitta Yuma (8.2 mi), Mayersville (9.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023