State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,787.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.52%
Growth Since 2010
-18.52%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Belzoni, Mississippi Population 2021
1,821
Belzoni is a city located in Humphreys County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Humphreys County. With a 2020 population of 1,821, it is the 109th largest city in Mississippi and the 7977th largest city in the United States . Belzoni is currently declining at a rate of -2.52% annually and its population has decreased by -18.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,235 in 2010. Belzoni reached it's highest population of 2,236 in 2010. Spanning over 1 miles, Belzoni has a population density of 1,788 people per square mile.
The average household income in Belzoni is $54,521 with a poverty rate of 27.82%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $720 per month, and the median house value is $67,900. The median age in Belzoni is 42.3 years, 35.7 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
Belzoni Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belzoni was:
- Black or African American: 77.89%
- White: 17.15%
- Other race: 4.96%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Belzoni, Mississippi is 1,821 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,962.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,235.
Belzoni, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,680 | 77.89% |
| White | 370 | 17.15% |
| Some Other Race | 107 | 4.96% |
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Belzoni Population by Race
Belzoni Population Pyramid $2021
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Belzoni Population by Age
Belzoni Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 809 | 2.62 | 66.5 |
| Married | 289 | 3.14 | 78.2 |
| Non Family | 284 | 1.12 | 58.8 |
| Female | 219 | 3.76 | 64.4 |
| Male | 17 | 4.29 | 23.5 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
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Belzoni Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 6.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 14.81% |
| High School Graduate | 576 | 40.06% |
| Some College | 214 | 14.88% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 4.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 155 | 10.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 8.55% |
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Belzoni Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Belzoni Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,092 | 804 | 168 |
| White | 277 | 260 | 110 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 62 | |
| Other Race | 69 | 62 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.71%.
Belzoni Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,301
Average Earnings
$32,063
Average Male
$23,333
Average Female
Belzoni Earnings by Educational Attainment
Belzoni Language by Age
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Belzoni Language
96.39% of Belzoni residents speak only English, while 3.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.42% of the population.
Belzoni Language
Belzoni Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,673 | 560 | 33.47% |
| White | 348 | 30 | 8.62% |
27.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.63%
Male Poverty Rate
25.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Belzoni
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belzoni is Black, with 33.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belzoni is White, with 8.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.11%.
Belzoni Poverty
Belzoni Poverty Rate by Education
Belzoni Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Belzoni Married by Age and Sex
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Belzoni Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Belzoni Marital Status by Race
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Belzoni Marital Status
Belzoni Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 51 | 4.12% |
| White | 29 | 9.86% |
Belzoni Veterans by Race
Belzoni Veterans by Education
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35.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Belzoni Veterans by Education
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50.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Belzoni Employment by Age
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Belzoni Employment by Race
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Belzoni Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.04%
Native Born
4.96%
Foreign Born
4.96%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.04% of Belzoni residents were born in the United States, with 88.41% having been born in Mississippi. 4.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Belzoni Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,821 | -47 | -2.52% |
| 2020 | 1,868 | -47 | -2.45% |
| 2019 | 1,915 | -47 | -2.40% |
| 2018 | 1,962 | -23 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 1,985 | -64 | -3.12% |
| 2016 | 2,049 | -30 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 2,079 | -24 | -1.14% |
| 2014 | 2,103 | -45 | -2.09% |
| 2013 | 2,148 | -59 | -2.67% |
| 2012 | 2,207 | -27 | -1.21% |
| 2011 | 2,234 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 2,236 | 0.00% |