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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Belzoni

Mississippi · 2,663 residents · 1.019 sq mi
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Belzoni has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,690. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $52,300. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,663
+5%since 1990
from 2,536 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,613 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,489 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.9
−3%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Belzoni
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,690
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,022
+17%since 1990
from $11,138 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.0%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 37.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
57.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
43.0% rent
2.5
−22%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(1,108)
Black56.2%(1,424)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(1,582)
2000
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(810)
Black67.4%(1,794)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(36)
Asian0.6%(17)
Diversity Score56.4%(1,501)
56
−10%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.0%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−25%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belzoni, Mississippi?

Belzoni, Mississippi has about 2,663 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Belzoni, Mississippi?

The typical household in Belzoni, Mississippi earns about $20,690 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belzoni, Mississippi expensive?

In Belzoni, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $52,300, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Belzoni, Mississippi?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Belzoni, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belzoni, Mississippi?

About 35.0% of people in Belzoni, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belzoni, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Belzoni, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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