Humphreys

Humphreys County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta region. In 2010, the population was 9,375. 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 of the county are underwater, used to grow catfish. About 60 % of U.S. farm-raised catfish are grown within a 65-mile radius of the county seat.Belzoni. However, the title "Catfish Capital" has also been claimed by Savannah, Tennessee, and Des Allemands, Louisiana.

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