Panola County's estimated 2026 population is 32,663 with a growth rate of -0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Panola County is the 24th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 34,643 and has seen a growth of -5.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 39.8 years
Male: 38.8 years
There are 24,714 adults, (5,726 of whom are seniors) in Panola County.
Female: 17,153 (52.3%)
Male: 15,655 (47.7%)
The racial composition of Panola County includes 48.29% Black or African American, 46.61% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,844 | 48.29% |
| White | 15,293 | 46.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,332 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 164 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 104 | 0.32% |
| Other race | 60 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.03% |
Panola County's average per capita income is $36,370. Household income levels show a median of $45,945. The poverty rate stands at 23.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,318 | - |
| Families | $65,503 | $82,274 |
| Households | $45,945 | $67,388 |
| Non Families | $22,393 | $38,251 |
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