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Panola County

Texas · 23,796 residents · 811.355 sq mi
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Panola County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,622. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $81,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,796
+5%since 2000
from 22,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,622
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,909 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,846
+48%since 2000
from $15,439 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−45.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(17,629)
Black17.6%(4,013)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(798)
Asian0.2%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.1%(10,031)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(17,521)
Black16.2%(3,850)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,970)
Asian0.3%(72)
Other1.1%(250)
Diversity Score52.3%(12,441)
Diversity Score
52
+19%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Panola County, Texas?

Panola County, Texas has about 23,796 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Panola County, Texas earns about $45,622 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Panola County, Texas?

About 11.4% 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 12.5% 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 1,761 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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