Humphreys County, Mississippi
Humphreys County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Humphreys County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,375 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,827 inhabitants. Its county seat is Belzoni. The county was created 106 years ago in 1917.
Quick Facts about Humphreys County
| Population : | 7,827 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | Humphreys County |
| Area : | 1117 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97% |
| Named for : | Benjamin Grubb Humphreys |
| Capital : | Belzoni |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1918 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:05:09 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -19.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Humphreys County is located at 33°7'43"N 90°31'36"W (33.1287000, -90.5266200). It has 6 neighbors: Holmes County, Leflore County, Sharkey County, Sunflower County, Washington County and Yazoo County.
Humphreys County map
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The largest city of Humphreys County is Richland with a population of 7,270. Other cities include, Belzoni population 1,889 and Louise population 166. See all Humphreys County cities & populated places.
Humphreys County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Humphreys County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Richland | 7,270 | City in Rankin County, Mississippi |
| Belzoni | 1,889 | City in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States |
| Isola | 591 | Town of the United States |
| Silver City | 279 | Town in Humphreys County, Mississippi, USA |
| Louise | 166 | Human settlement in Humphreys County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Humphreys County has 6 neighbours.
- Holmes County county in Mississippi, United States
- Leflore County county in Mississippi, United States
- Sharkey County county in Mississippi, United States
- Sunflower County county in Mississippi, United States
- Washington County county in Mississippi, United States
- Yazoo County county in Mississippi, United States
- Belzoni
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Humphreys County decreased by 19.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,375 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,315 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,211 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,963 | -2.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,793 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,705 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,588 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,333 | -3.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,256 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,064 | -2.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,827 | -3.03% | estimation process |
People born in Humphreys County (4)
People born in Humphreys County, including rockabilly and country music singer and guitarist Warren Smith, blues pianist Pinetop Perkins, professional wrestler Gene Petit, .
List
- Rufus Straughter (American politician) he was born in 04/05/1937
Other places with the same name (2)
- Humphreys County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 18,590 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
