USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau
USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Sharkey County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was African American, comprising 72.4% or 3,012 individuals. Following them, white accounted for 26.9% and totaled 1,118 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Sharkey County is 2.1% lower than the state average, which stands at 2.4%.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Sharkey County.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| African American | 3,012 |
| White | 1,118 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 14 |
| Multiracial | 11 |
| Some Other Race | 5 |
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