Panola County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48365 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,726 | — | #1,741 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,894 | -13.6% | #1,644 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,844 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,100 | -43.9% | #2,074 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $834 | -28.3% | #1,869 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | -11.2% | #1,065 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Panola County has a population of 22,726, making it the #1,741 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Panola County is $64,894, ranking #1,644 out of 3,222 counties — 13.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Panola County is $158,100 (-43.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $834/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
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83.0% of residents in Panola County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.5% below the national rate.
About Panola County, Texas
Panola County, Texas has a total population of 22,726, making it the 1,741st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Panola County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Panola County is $64,894, which ranks #1,644 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Panola County is $158,100, 43.9% below the national median. Renters in Panola County pay a median gross rent of $834 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Panola County, 17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.6 min.
Panola County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%).
All data for Panola County, Texas 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.