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Sharkey County, MS
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Sharkey County, Mississippi.
Population
3,872
Land area
432sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Sharkey County
Sharkey County at a glance
- Sharkey County is 86% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,000, 29% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,000 (42% below Mississippi) and median rent is $623 a month.
- Its largest cities are Rolling Fork (2,038), Anguilla (654) and Cary (330).
Local data for Sharkey County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sharkey County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,000
Poverty rate
30.9%
Median home value
$98,000
Median rent
$623/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (86), Irish Americans (61), German Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 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
PPP loans
$3.2M
138 loans, 498 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sharkey County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle3.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sharkey County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
225
Most often 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sharkey County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.3%
U.S. 33.3% +17.0 pts
Diabetes
25.2%
U.S. 12.1% +13.1 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sharkey County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sharkey County, MS?
- Rolling Fork is the largest city or town in Sharkey County, with about 2,038 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sharkey County?
- Sharkey County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38721, 38765, 39054, 39061, 39088.
- What is the population of Sharkey County, MS?
- About 3,872 people live in Sharkey County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sharkey County?
- Sharkey County borders Washington County, Yazoo County, Humphreys County, Issaquena County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023