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Panola County, Mississippi
Panola County, Mississippi. Panola County had 32,691 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 28107.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,691
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,208 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,808
Median household income
$45,945
±$6,120 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$127,800
±$20,857 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$874
±$53 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Panola County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 33,208 residents in Panola County. The Census Bureau estimates 32,691 for July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 32,808 over 685 square miles of land.
| Measure | Panola County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,808 | 2,946,779 | −1,382 |
| Households | 12,312±412 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.63±0.09 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,717±59 | 1,341,114 | −340 |
Panola County's population since 2000
From 34,274 in 2000 to 32,691 in 2025: down 4.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Panola County?
Panola County holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Batesville with 7,325 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Batesville | 7,523 | $51,727 |
|---|---|---|
| Sardis | 1,748 | $32,205 |
| Como | 1,118 | $21,404 |
| Crenshaw | 638 | $36,673 |
| Courtland | 470 | $46,544 |
| PopeGEOID 2859240 | 268 | $59,167 |
| CrowderGEOID 2816940 | 573 | $27,273 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Panola County?
The median resident of Panola County is 39.4 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 48.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 46.5%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Panola County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±0.4 | 38.6 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 24.7%±0.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 3.7% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.5%±0.1 pts | 55.2% | −0.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 48.2%±1.3 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±2.0 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.7%±1.6 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.5%±2.6 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.7%±2.3 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±1.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Panola County earn?
Half of Panola County's 12,312 households earn less than $45,945 a year (±$6,120), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $47,141 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Panola County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,945±$6,120 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,388±$4,984 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,008±$2,006 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.3%±3.3 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.0%±5.2 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3%±2.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.4%±3.2 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Panola County?
Owners occupy 71.1% of Panola County's occupied homes and renters 28.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $127,800 by its owner (±$20,857). The median renter pays $874 a month including utilities, and 37.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Panola County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $127,800±$20,857 | $169,800 | +$25,283 |
| Median gross rent | $874±$53 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.2%±9.5 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,197±$84 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.1%±3.2 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,717±59 | 1,341,114 | −340 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±3.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.5%±3.3 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 25.8%±3.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0%±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Panola County building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units across Panola County in 2025 (13 single-family), 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Panola County get to work?
87.1% of Panola County's workers drive alone and 4.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Panola County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.3%±3.1 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±2.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 87.1%±2.7 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±1.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.6%±1.6 pts | 5.9% | +2.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.2 min±2.2 | 25.6 min | +3.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Panola County's census tracts?
Panola County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $20,376 (Tract 9502.01) to $83,385 (Tract 9506.01).
| Tract 9501.0128107950101 | 3,455±819 | $27,117 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0228107950102 | 3,030±724 | $37,692 |
| Tract 9502.0128107950201 | 1,829±398 | $20,376 |
| Tract 9502.0228107950202 | 1,140±282 | $44,201 |
| Tract 9503.0128107950301 | 2,748±475 | $34,083 |
| Tract 9503.0228107950302 | 2,228±536 | $76,250 |
| Tract 950428107950400 | 4,926±861 | $59,775 |
| Tract 9505.0128107950501 | 2,742±710 | $64,401 |
| Tract 9505.0228107950502 | 4,293±751 | $52,481 |
| Tract 9506.0128107950601 | 3,656±443 | $83,385 |
| Tract 9506.0228107950602 | 2,761±458 | $29,792 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Panola County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 37th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 30th of 82 |
| Median household income | 53rd of 82 |
| Median home value | 33rd of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43rd of 82 |
| Median age | 46th of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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