Panola County's estimated 2025 population is 32,823 with a growth rate of 0.24% 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 -5.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Panola County includes 48.07% Black or African American, 46.98% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15,845 | 48.07% |
| White | 15,487 | 46.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,327 | 4.03% |
| Asian | 117 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 116 | 0.35% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Panola County's average per capita income is $35,740. Household income levels show a median of $43,990. The poverty rate stands at 24.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,306 | - |
| Families | $62,542 | $75,168 |
| Households | $43,990 | $62,656 |
| Non Families | $23,600 | $37,034 |
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Median Household Income
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