Panola County's 2026 population is estimated at 32,990, reflecting a 0.34% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Panola County is the 24th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 34,643 and has grown -4.77% since 2010.
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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