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Belzoni, MS

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Population
1,719
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
109 ft
Median Home Value
$109,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$732/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,318
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Belzoni

Belzoni sits right in the heart of the Mississippi Delta along the Yazoo River, surrounded by wide-open farmland and catfish ponds. Known as the Catfish Capital of the World, this small town built its identity around the local farming and aquaculture industry. Every April, the community comes together for the World Catfish Festival, gathering around the courthouse lawn for plates of fried catfish, live blues music, and local crafts.

Downtown Belzoni

Belzoni also has deep roots in Delta music and civil rights history. Markers along the Mississippi Freedom Trail and Blues Trail honor figures like Reverend George Lee and singer Denise LaSalle, alongside the Catfish Museum and Welcome Center downtown. As the Humphreys County seat, the town is home to local schools, government offices, and everyday services. For anyone looking for a quiet rural lifestyle, Belzoni offers an easygoing pace and a close-knit community.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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