Belzoni City, Mississippi
As of the census of 2000, there were 2663 people in the city, organized into 934 households, and 641 families living in the city. The population density was 2777.8 people per square mile (1072.51/kmē), it is fourth most densely populated city in Mississippi. There were 1018 housing units at an average density of 1060.4 per square mile (409.42/kmē). The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.49. In the city Age distribution was 32.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 116.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 129.1 females. The median age is 29.9 years, The median age of males was 26.7 years, for females the median age was 32 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 812 White, 1813 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 17 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 4 from two or more races and 16 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $20690, making it the 73rd poorest city by median household income among the Mississippi. The median income for a family in the city was $25521, it is Mississippi's 75th poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13022, it is the 184th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income of city was $14059, The median income for males was $20221, compared to $11649 for females.
In 2000, 851 pupils and students, of which 466 are male and 385 are female, 31.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 69 nursery or pri school, 42 kindergarten, 417 elementary school, 206 high school and 117 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2663 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2688 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2672 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2656 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2577 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2528 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2523 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2463 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2444 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2420 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2432 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 38 | 31 | 69 |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 15 | 42 |
| Elementary school | 254 | 163 | 417 |
| High school | 105 | 101 | 206 |
| College or graduate school | 42 | 75 | 117 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belzoni city, Mississippi | $20690 | $25521 | $13022 |
| Humphreys County, Mississippi | $20566 | $23719 | $10926 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |