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Belzoni

Mississippi · 1,938 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 $33,963. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 725 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,000. The poverty rate of 34.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,938
−27%since 2000
from 2,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,902 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 2,613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+31%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Belzoni
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,963
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,690 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,752
+29%since 2000
from $13,022 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(275)
Black82.1%(1,592)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score35%(678)
Diversity Score
35
−38%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+117%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
25.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belzoni, Mississippi?

Belzoni, Mississippi has about 1,938 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belzoni, Mississippi?

The typical household in Belzoni, Mississippi earns about $33,963 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Belzoni, Mississippi?

About 20.4% 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 34.7% 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 598 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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