Panola, Sumter County, Alabama facts for kids
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Panola, Alabama
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 Panola, Sumter County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (50 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 98.89/sq mi (38.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35477
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 124400 |
Panola is a small place in Sumter County, Alabama, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the government defines for gathering population information.
In 2010, about 144 people lived in Panola. By 2020, the population was 71. Panola is about 6 miles (10 km) north-northeast of Geiger. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 35477. The name Panola comes from the Choctaw word ponola, which means "cotton".
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Panola's Population Facts
This section shares information about how many people live in Panola and how that number has changed over time.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 144 | — | |
| 2020 | 71 | −50.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, the population of Panola was 144 people. By the year 2020, the population had changed to 71 people.
Schools in Panola Area
Students in Panola attend public schools run by the Sumter County School District.
High School Education
The main high school for students in this area is Sumter Central High School.
Former Junior High School
There used to be a school called North Sumter Junior High School near Panola. However, the Sumter County school board decided to close this school in 2018.
Famous People from Panola
Some notable individuals who have connections to Panola include:
- Bill Bruton (1925 – 1995): He was a professional baseball player. Bill played as a center fielder in Major League Baseball. He was especially known for stealing bases, leading the National League in stolen bases in 1953, 1954, and 1955.
- Boston Blackie (1943 – 1993): He was a talented musician who played Chicago blues music.
See also
- In Spanish: Panola (Alabama) para niños
