Sharkey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 6,580 people, with a population density of about 15.37 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 428.00 square miles (1,109.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Rolling Fork, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Rolling Fork.
Geographically, Sharkey County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Anguilla 104 ft and its lowest point at Cary 97 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.