Panther Burn, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 128, Panther Burn's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Panther Burn is a small community located in Mississippi, within Sharkey County. The total population is 128. It ranks as the 385th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Panther Burn is 25.5 years. This is 34% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. With 35.2% of the population under 18, Panther Burn has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Panther Burn is $67,344. This is 19% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.9%. This is 79% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 14.0%. This is 144% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. 46.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Panther Burn was recorded as Black or African American. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

40.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Panther Burn in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 59% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Panther Burn, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.