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Panola County

Mississippi · 33,208 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 $37,232. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,208
−3%since 2000
from 34,274 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+22%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K31K33K34K36K1990201020202024Panola County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,232
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,785 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,357
+71%since 2000
from $13,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+23%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(15,642)
Black48.3%(16,035)
Hispanic / Latino2%(678)
Asian0.2%(62)
Other2.9%(948)
Diversity Score68.5%(22,748)
Segregation Score32.7%(10,864)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Panola County, Mississippi?

Panola County, Mississippi has about 33,208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Panola County, Mississippi earns about $37,232 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 $82,700, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Panola County, Mississippi?

About 16.3% 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 19.6% 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 3,212 residents, a change of about 11 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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