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Panola County

Mississippi · 34,707 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 $34,030. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,707
+1%since 2000
from 34,274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+11%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K31K33K34K36K1990201020202024Panola County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,030
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,785 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,987
+22%since 2000
from $13,075 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(17,191)
Black48.1%(16,478)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(384)
Asian0.2%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(21,952)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(16,981)
Black48.4%(16,801)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(494)
Asian0.2%(61)
Other0.6%(195)
Diversity Score65.2%(22,612)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.6%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Panola County, Mississippi?

Panola County, Mississippi has about 34,707 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Panola County, Mississippi earns about $34,030 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Panola County, Mississippi?

About 12.5% 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 29.1% 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 4,711 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9506.01Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9506.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9502.02
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 38606ZIP 38666ZIP 38619ZIP 38620ZIP 38658ZIP 38621ZIP 38622
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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