In Sharkey, Mississippi, the median home price is $114,468, compared with the Mississippi median of $192,873; median household income is $40,000; the population is 3,872; schools rate 5.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 248.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 18.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Sharkey at a glance
Population
3,872
Median Household Income
$40,000
Typical Home Value
$114,468
School District Rating
5.1
Violent Crime Rate
248.3
Avg Commute Time
18.9
About Sharkey
Sharkey has a population of 3,872. The median home value is $114,468, 41% below the Mississippi median. Median household income is $40,000 (29% below the Mississippi median). The most populated towns are District 3, District 4, and District 1.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Sharkey
5 towns, by population.
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Sharkey at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Sharkey?
- Sharkey has a population of 3,872 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Sharkey?
- The median home value in Sharkey is $114,468. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Sharkey?
- Median household income in Sharkey is $40,000 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Sharkey in?
- Sharkey is in Mississippi.
- How many towns are in Sharkey?
- Sharkey contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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