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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Panola County

Mississippi · 34,274 residents · 685.175 sq mi
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Panola County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,785. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,400. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,274
+14%since 1990
from 29,996 in 1990
1990 – 2025
50 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 44 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
+10%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K31K33K34K36K1990201020202024Panola County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,785
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,686 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,075
+73%since 1990
from $7,537 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.3%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
22.1% rent
1.8
−18%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(15,366)
Black48.5%(14,542)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(154)
Asian0.1%(38)
Diversity Score63.4%(19,032)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(17,191)
Black48.1%(16,478)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(384)
Asian0.2%(53)
Diversity Score64%(21,952)
64
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.5%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 54.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+2%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Panola County, Mississippi?

Panola County, Mississippi has about 34,274 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Panola County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Panola County, Mississippi earns about $26,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Panola County, Mississippi expensive?

In Panola County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $48,400, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Panola County, Mississippi?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Panola County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Panola County, Mississippi?

About 25.3% of people in Panola County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Panola County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Panola County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,278 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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