Panola County's estimated 2026 population is 32,990 with a growth rate of 0.34% 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 -4.77% 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 (48.07%)
White (46.98%)
Two or more races (4.03%)
Asian (0.35%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.35%)
Other race (0.16%)
Native American (0.06%)
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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