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Belzoni

Mississippi · 2,235 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 $26,149. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 428 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,000. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,235
−16%since 2000
from 2,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,193 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+13%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Belzoni
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,149
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,690 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,114
+24%since 2000
from $13,022 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+3%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(810)
Black67.4%(1,794)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(36)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.4%(1,501)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(500)
Black75.2%(1,681)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(30)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.3%(1,057)
Diversity Score
47
−16%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belzoni, Mississippi?

Belzoni, Mississippi has about 2,235 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belzoni, Mississippi?

The typical household in Belzoni, Mississippi earns about $26,149 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Belzoni, Mississippi?

About 17.9% 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 38.3% of people in Belzoni, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belzoni, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Belzoni, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 301 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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