The map below shows majority race by area in Panola County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Panola County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Panola County overall is white, making up 53.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 41.7%. There are more white people in the east areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the west places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Panola County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.0% |
Hispanic |
2.1% |
Black |
41.7% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.5% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Panola County, MS Population |
|---|---|
White |
53.0% |
Hispanic |
2.1% |
Black |
41.7% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
0.4% |
Other |
2.5% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Panola County, MS
The map below shows diversity in Panola County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Panola County Diversity Score
58
With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Panola County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Panola County's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Panola County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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