Sharkey County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$35,741
Per Capita Income
$23,081
Poverty Rate
31.9%
SNAP Recipients
31.9%
Gini Index
0.494
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K34.9%
$25K–$50K19.8%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K9.6%
$100K–$150K13.0%
$150K–$200K2.7%
$200K+3.1%
The median household income in Sharkey County, MS is $35,741 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $23,081. 31.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 31.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.494 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).