Panola County, Texas
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 22,756 people, 8,821 households, and 6,395 families residing in the county. The population density
was 28 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 10,524 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 78.78% White
, 17.67% Black
or African American
, 0.36% Native American
, 0.24% Asian
, 1.87% from other races
, and 1.07% from two or more races. 3.51% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 8,821 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples
living together, 11.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,909, and the median income for a family was $37,595. Males had a median income of $31,333 versus $19,017 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,439. About 11.60% of families and 14.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.50% of those under age 18 and 16.10% of those age 65 or over.
There is also Panola College
, a junior college
, which has operated in Carthage since 1947.
goes through Panola County.
Census
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of 2000, there were 22,756 people, 8,821 households, and 6,395 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 28 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 10,524 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 78.78% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 17.67% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.36% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.87% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.07% from two or more races. 3.51% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 8,821 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 25.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,909, and the median income for a family was $37,595. Males had a median income of $31,333 versus $19,017 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $15,439. About 11.60% of families and 14.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.50% of those under age 18 and 16.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- BeckvilleBeckville, TexasBeckville is a city in Panola County, Texas, United States. The population was 752 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Beckville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
- CarthageCarthage, TexasCarthage is a city in Panola County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,664 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Panola County, and is situated in East Texas near the Louisiana state line.-Geography:...
- ClaytonClayton, TexasClayton is an unincorporated community in Panola County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 79 in 2000.-Geography:Enochs is located at...
(unincorporated) - DeBerryDeBerry, TexasDeBerry is an unincorporated community in Panola County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 191 in 2000.-Geography:...
(unincorporated) - Gary CityGary City, TexasGary City is a town in Panola County, Texas, United States. The population was 303 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Gary City is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
- Long BranchLong Branch, Panola County, TexasLong Branch is an unincorporated community in Panola County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 181 in 2000.-Geography:Long Branch is located at...
(unincorporated) - Mineral SpringsMineral Springs, TexasMineral Springs is a ghost town in Panola County, Texas, United States.-History:The town was once a flag stop on the Texas, Sabine Valley, and Northwestern Railway.-References:* Texas Handbook Online, University of Texas at Austin...
- MurvaulMurvaul, TexasMurvaul is a rural unincorporated community in south central Panola County, Texas, United States, on Farm Road 10 and Murvaul Creek eight miles south of Carthage....
(unincorporated) - PanolaPanola, TexasPanola is an unincorporated community in Panola County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 296 in 2000....
(unincorporated) - TatumTatum, TexasTatum is a city in Panola and Rusk Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 1,175 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Tatum is located at ....
(mostly in Rusk County)
Education
The following school districts serve Panola County:- Beckville ISDBeckville Independent School DistrictBeckville Independent School District is a public school district based in Beckville, Texas .The district has two campuses - Beckville Junior/Senior High and Beckville Sunset Elementary ....
- Carthage ISDCarthage Independent School DistrictCarthage Independent School District is a public school district based in Carthage, Texas .April 1, 2008. The Carthage ISD Board of Education announced that the new superentindent replacing current superentindent Reba Allison is Dr...
- Elysian Fields ISDElysian Fields Independent School DistrictElysian Fields Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Elysian Fields, Texas .In addition to Elysian Fields, the district also serves the community of DeBerry as well as rural areas in southeastern Harrison County and northeastern Panola County.In 2009, the...
(mostly in Harrison County) - Gary ISDGary Independent School DistrictGary Independent School District is a public school district based in Gary, Texas .In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency....
- Joaquin ISDJoaquin Independent School DistrictJoaquin Independent School District is a public school district based in Joaquin, Texas .Located in northeastern Shelby County, the district extends into a small portion of Panola County...
(mostly in Shelby County) - Tatum ISDTatum Independent School DistrictTatum Independent School District is a public school district based in Tatum, Texas .In addition to Tatum, the district serves rural areas in northeastern Rusk and northwestern Panola counties....
(mostly in Rusk County) - Tenaha ISDTenaha Independent School DistrictTenaha Independent School District is a public school district based in Tenaha, Texas .Located in north central Shelby County, the district extends into a small portion of Panola County....
(mostly in Shelby County)
There is also Panola College
Panola College
Panola College is a community college located in Carthage, Texas. The name derives from Panola County, Texas, of which Carthage is the county seat.As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Panola College is the following:...
, a junior college
Junior college
The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries.-India:In India, most states provide schooling through 12th grade...
, which has operated in Carthage since 1947.
Transportation
The TTC-69 component (recommended preferred) of the planned Trans-Texas CorridorTrans-Texas Corridor
The Trans-Texas Corridor was a transportation network that was discontinued in the planning and early construction stages in the U.S. State of Texas. The network, as originally envisioned, would have been composed of a network of supercorridors up to wide to carry parallel links of tollways,...
goes through Panola County.
See also
- Dry counties
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Panola County, Texas
External links
- Panola County government’s website
- Dry counties in Texas from the TABC