Panola County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$43,990
Per Capita Income
$24,616
Poverty Rate
24.1%
SNAP Recipients
15.6%
Gini Index
0.464
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K29.3%
$25K–$50K23.4%
$50K–$75K14.7%
$75K–$100K14.7%
$100K–$150K9.8%
$150K–$200K5.7%
$200K+2.4%
The median household income in Panola County, MS is $43,990 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,616. 24.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.464 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).