Panola County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,808 | — | #1,403 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,945 | -38.9% | #2,938 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,292 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $127,800 | -54.7% | #2,533 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $874 | -24.8% | #1,587 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% | +85.1% | #2,923 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Panola County has a population of 32,808, making it the #1,403 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Panola County is $45,945, ranking #2,938 out of 3,222 counties — 38.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.3% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.
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The median home value in Panola County is $127,800 (-54.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $874/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.1%.
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87.3% of residents in Panola County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% below the national rate.
About Panola County, Mississippi
Panola County, Mississippi has a total population of 32,808, making it the 1,403rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Panola County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Panola County is $45,945, which ranks #2,938 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
The median home value in Panola County is $127,800, 54.7% below the national median. Renters in Panola County pay a median gross rent of $874 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Panola County, 17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.3 min.
Panola County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 48.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (46.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Panola County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.