County · Texas
Panola County, Texas
Panola County, Texas. Panola County had 23,018 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 48365.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,018
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,491 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,726
Median household income
$64,894
±$8,447 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$158,100
±$9,870 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$834
±$54 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Panola County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,491 residents in Panola County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,018 for July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,726 over 811 square miles of land.
| Measure | Panola County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,726 | 30,188,424 | −601 |
| Households | 8,898±282 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.08 | 2.69 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 10,853±25 | 12,128,515 | −427 |
Panola County's population since 2000
From 22,756 in 2000 to 23,018 in 2025: up 1.2%. 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 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Carthage with 6,640 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 40.9 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.2%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Panola County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9±0.8 | 35.6 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 23.1%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3%±0.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.4% | 39.7% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.1%±0.5 pts | 39.1% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.2%±1.3 pts | 11.9% | −6.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±1.1 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.5%±1.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9%±1.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.0%±2.7 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.6%±2.2 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.0%±2.5 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 8,898 households earn less than $64,894 a year (±$8,447), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $65,205 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Panola County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,894±$8,447 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,837±$7,163 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,331±$2,447 | $40,752 | +$3,623 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2%±2.6 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.7%±5.4 pts | 18.7% | −11.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9%±2.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0%±2.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 79.9% of Panola County's occupied homes and renters 20.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,100 by its owner (±$9,870). The median renter pays $834 a month including utilities, and 22.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Panola County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,100±$9,870 | $283,800 | +$32,323 |
| Median gross rent | $834±$54 | $1,403 | −$110 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.7%±9.6 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,398±$90 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.9%±3.0 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,853±25 | 12,128,515 | −427 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.1%±3.8 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.5%±3.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 18 new housing units across Panola County in 2025 (8 single-family), 0.8 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?
81.9% of Panola County's workers drive alone and 7.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Panola County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.1%±2.2 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±1.4 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.9%±3.4 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±2.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.1%±2.1 pts | 14.4% | +5.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.2 min±2.9 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
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 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,324 (Tract 9504.01) to $87,526 (Tract 9505).
| Tract 950148365950100 | 4,075±578 | $57,906 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248365950200 | 2,844±379 | $76,167 |
| Tract 950348365950300 | 3,987±436 | $69,375 |
| Tract 9504.0148365950401 | 2,283±411 | $37,324 |
| Tract 9504.0248365950402 | 4,343±451 | $55,404 |
| Tract 950548365950500 | 2,797±627 | $87,526 |
| Tract 950648365950600 | 2,397±406 | $66,366 |
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 Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 105th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 128th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 110th of 254 |
| Median household income | 129th of 253 |
| Median home value | 143rd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 185th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 177th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 172nd of 252 |
| Median age | 99th of 254 |
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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Panola County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.