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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Panola County

Texas · 22,756 residents · 811.355 sq mi
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Panola County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,909. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,756
+3%since 1990
from 22,035 in 1990
1990 – 2025
28 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+11%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K22K23K24K24K1990201020202024Panola County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,909
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,027 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,439
+44%since 1990
from $10,695 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$368
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
80.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
19.2% rent
1.6
−21%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(17,589)
Black18.4%(4,049)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(556)
Asian0.2%(43)
Diversity Score45.1%(9,939)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(17,629)
Black17.6%(4,013)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(798)
Asian0.2%(53)
Diversity Score44.1%(10,031)
44
−2%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.9%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Panola County, Texas?

Panola County, Texas has about 22,756 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Panola County, Texas earns about $31,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Panola County, Texas expensive?

In Panola County, Texas, the median home is worth about $51,500, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Panola County, Texas?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Panola County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Panola County, Texas?

About 14.1% of people in Panola County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Panola County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Panola County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 721 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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