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Belzoni, MS
City in Humphreys County, Mississippi.
Population
1,306
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,282
ZIP codes
0
Belzoni and its ZIP codes
Belzoni at a glance
- Belzoni is about 20 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,318, 39% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 (35% below Mississippi) and median rent is $732 a month.
Local data for Belzoni, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belzoni, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,318
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$732/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
55.4
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (41), Italian Americans (35), German Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humphreys County. PPP loans are for Belzoni.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,180
1,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,425
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.3M
FY 2026, $8,002 per person
How people get to work
Belzoni, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belzoni, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
224
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
99
3.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
57.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belzoni, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
53.7%
U.S. 33.3% +20.4 pts
Diabetes
24.8%
U.S. 12.1% +12.7 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Belzoni
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver CityTown | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| IsolaTown | 8.5 mi | 0.7 |
| InvernessTown | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| LouiseTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| TchulaTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Morgan CityTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| EdenVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| CrugerTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| MoorheadCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Delta CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| IndianolaCity | 21 mi | 8.6 |
| HollandaleCity | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Yazoo CityCity | 22 mi | 10.1 |
| SidonTown | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| Nitta YumaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| ArcolaTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belzoni, MS in?
- Belzoni is in Humphreys County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Belzoni, MS?
- About 1,306 people live in Belzoni, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belzoni?
- Nearby places include Silver City (5.8 mi), Isola (8.5 mi), Inverness (14 mi), Louise (15 mi), Tchula (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023