The 2000 Census showed that Sharkey County had a population of 6,580 people. This represented 0.23% of the total population of Mississippi, making it the state's 81st most populous county (out of 82 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Sharkey had a population of 5,420 people. This is a decrease of 17.63% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 4,916 | -25.29% | -9.3% since 2009 |
2009 | 5,420 | -17.63% | -1.31% since 2008 |
2008 | 5,492 | -16.53% | |
2007 | 5,489 | -16.58% | -4.57% since 2006 |
2006 | 5,752 | -12.58% | -2.71% since 2005 |
2005 | 5,912 | -10.15% | -1.78% since 2004 |
2004 | 6,019 | -8.53% | -2.7% since 2003 |
2003 | 6,186 | -5.99% | -1.61% since 2002 |
2002 | 6,287 | -4.45% | -1.18% since 2001 |
2001 | 6,362 | -3.31% | -3.31% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 6,580 | The Last Census |
Sharkey County had 2,416 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Sharkey County has a total area<3> of 434.9 square miles [1,126 km²]. Of this total, 427.7 square miles [1,107 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (1.65%) being water (7.17 square miles [18.58 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Sharkey County had a population density of 15.38 people per square mile [5.94 people/km²], making it the state's 79th most densely populated county (out of 82 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Sharkey County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Sharkey and the state of Mississippi. Click here for the Sharkey County QuickFact (QF-28125).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Sharkey County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Sharkey County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
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