Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Panola County, TX

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.

Panola County, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Panola County overall is white, making up 70.5% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 14.6%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast 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 in Panola County
Race
Panola County, TX Population
White
70.5%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
14.6%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.5%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Panola County, TX Population
White
70.5%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
14.6%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.1%
Other
4.5%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Panola County, TX

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.

Panola County, TX map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Panola County Diversity Score

83

With a diversity score of 83 out of 100, Panola County is much more diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Panola County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest 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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