Belzoni, MS population by race
The table below shows Belzoni's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 13.76% |
| Black or African American | 1,645 | 84.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 13 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 21 | 1.08% |
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Belzoni population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Belzoni has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Belzoni's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Belzoni population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 13.76% are white, 84.49% are Black or African American, 0.67% are Asian and 1.08% are multiracial.
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Belzoni, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Belzoni is Black or African American with a population of 1,645 (84.49% of the total population).
Belzoni 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Belzoni is Black or African American with a population of 1,645 (84.49% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 21 (1.08% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Belzoni, MS
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,947 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Belzoni is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 1,645 (84.49% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Belzoni, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Belzoni's Non-Hispanic population.
Belzoni Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 268 | 13.76% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,645 | 84.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 13 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 21 | 1.08% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Belzoni's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Belzoni, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Belzoni population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Belzoni's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Belzoni, MS have?
Belzoni, MS has 1,645 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 84.49% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Belzoni is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Belzoni, MS?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Belzoni is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 13.76% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Belzoni.
What is the majority race in Belzoni, MS?
With a population of 1,645 (84.49% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Belzoni.
Whites are second largest race in Belzoni, with 13.76% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
