Belzoni, Mississippi Population 2022
Belzoni is a city located in Humphreys County Mississippi. Belzoni has a 2020 population of 1,774. It is also the county seat of Humphreys County. Belzoni is currently declining at a rate of -2.58% annually and its population has decreased by -20.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,236 in 2010.
The average household income in Belzoni is $54,521 with a poverty rate of 34.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $729 per month, and the median house value is $70,000. 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 Belzoniwas:
- Black or African American: 80.90%
- White: 15.79%
- Other race: 2.41%
- Two or more races: 0.52%
- Asian: 0.38%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 334 | 15.79% |
| Black or African American | 1,711 | 80.90% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.38% |
| Some Other Race | 51 | 2.41% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.52% |
Belzoni Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 793 | 2.62 | 63.8 |
| Married | 228 | 2.96 | 82.9 |
| Male | 25 | 3.36 | 0 |
| Female | 260 | 3.94 | 51.5 |
| Non Family | 280 | 1.05 | 65.4 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 9.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 220 | 16.73% |
| High School Graduate | 396 | 30.11% |
| Some College | 211 | 16.05% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 132 | 10.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 136 | 10.34% |
Belzoni Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| White | 251 | 240 | 75 |
| Black | 1,022 | 695 | 185 |
| Other Race | 29 | 22 | |
| Hispanic | 29 | 22 | |
| 2+ Races | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Belzoni Language by Age
Belzoni Language
98.06% of Belzoni residents speak only English, while 1.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
Belzoni Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 11 | 11 | 100.00% |
| Black | 1,705 | 698 | 40.94% |
| White | 310 | 5 | 1.61% |
| Other | NaN% |
34.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.08%
Male Poverty Rate
30.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Belzoni
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belzoni is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belzoni is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.63%.
Belzoni Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Belzoni Married by Age and Sex
Belzoni Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Belzoni Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 7.12% |
| Black | 47 | 3.96% |
Belzoni Veterans by Education
15.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.9%
Labor Force Participation
40.8%
Employment Rate
14.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
92.34%
Born in Belzoni
97.21%
Native Born
2.79%
Foreign Born
2.79%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.21% of Belzoni residents were born in the United States, with 92.34% having been born in Mississippi. 2.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,236 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,234 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 2,207 | -27 | -1.21% |
| 2013 | 2,148 | -59 | -2.67% |
| 2014 | 2,103 | -45 | -2.09% |
| 2015 | 2,079 | -24 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 2,049 | -30 | -1.44% |
| 2017 | 1,985 | -64 | -3.12% |
| 2018 | 1,962 | -23 | -1.16% |
| 2019 | 1,915 | -47 | -2.40% |
| 2020 | 1,868 | -47 | -2.45% |
| 2021 | 1,821 | -47 | -2.52% |
| 2022 | 1,774 | -47 | -2.58% |