Humphreys County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta region. As of 2000, the population is 11,206. Its county seat is Belzoni. It is named for Benjamin G. Humphreys.
It 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. 40,000 acres (160 km²) of the county are underwater, used to grow catfish. About 60 % of U.S. farm-raised catfish are grown within a 65 mile (105 km) radius of the county seat, Belzoni. However, the title "Catfish Capital" has also been claimed by Savannah, Tennessee, and Des Allemands, Louisiana.
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,206 people, 3,765 households, and 2,695 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 4,138 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 27.17% White, 71.51% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.64% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. 1.50% of the populations were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Communities
• Cities
o Belzoni
• Towns
o Isola
o Louise
o Silver City
o Midnight
Helpful Links
County of Humphreys
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
Belzoni Humphreys Economic Development Foundation
Humphreys County Local Government Information
Humphreys County Public Schools
City of Belzoni
Belzoni Humphreys Economic Development Foundation
City of Belzoni Government
Other Links of Interest
Belzoni Banner Newspaper
Catfish Capital Online
The World Catfish Festival
Wister Gardens