Belzoni
City in Humphreys County, Mississippi
Belzoni is a city in Humphreys County, Mississippi, with 1,938 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Silver City, 6.0 miles S.
- 1,938residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 1,903 / sq mipopulation density
- 39038ZIP code
About Belzoni
Belzoni ( bel-ZOHN-ə) is a city in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States, in the Mississippi Delta region, on the Yazoo River. As of the 2020 census, Belzoni had a population of 1,938. It is the county seat of Humphreys County. It was named for the 19th-century Italian archaeologist/explorer Giovanni Battista Belzoni.
The area was named Farm-Raised Catfish Capital of the World in 1976 by then Governor Cliff Finch, since it produces more farm-raised catfish than any other U.S. county. About 40,000 acres (160 km2) of the county are under water in ponds used to grow catfish. About 60% of U.S. farm-raised catfish are grown within a 65-mile (100-km) radius of Belzoni. The title "Catfish Capital" is also claimed by Savannah, Tennessee, Des Allemands, Louisiana, and Selkirk, Manitoba. Belzoni is known for the World Catfish Festival held every April. The festival, which began in 1976, attracts over 10,000 visitors annually and includes unique events such as a catfish eating contest and the Miss Catfish pageant, where contestants are tested on their knowledge of the aquaculture industry.
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Living in Belzoni
- Median household income
- $34,318
- Median home value
- $109,600
- Median rent
- $732/mo
- Median age
- 55.4
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Belzoni had 1,938 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,938 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,903 per sq mi (735 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Belzoni at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Humphreys County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,938 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.02 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1805° N, 90.4863° W |
| ZIP code | 39038 |
| Official website | belzonims.com/profbel.htm |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2805140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Belzoni
- Silver City6.0 mi S
- Isola8.4 mi NW
- Inverness13.4 mi NW
- Louise15.0 mi SW
- Tchula15.2 mi E
- Morgan City15.9 mi NE
- Eden16.5 mi SE
- Cruger17.5 mi NE
- Moorhead18.6 mi N
- Delta City19.2 mi SW
- Indianola20.7 mi NW
- Hollandale21.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Belzoni
What county is Belzoni in?
Belzoni is in Humphreys County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Belzoni, MS?
1,938 people lived in Belzoni at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Belzoni, MS?
The ZIP code of Belzoni is 39038.
What is the elevation of Belzoni?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Belzoni?
Silver City (6.0 mi), Isola (8.4 mi), Inverness (13.4 mi), Louise (15.0 mi), Tchula (15.2 mi).
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