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Pana Community Unit School District 8
Pana Community Unit School District 8 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 8,413. The median household income is $56,281 and the median age is 46.5.
8,413
Population
38
People / sq mi
$56,281
Median Income
46.5
Median Age
Pana Community Unit School District 8 covers 220 sq mi of land at 38.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 68.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,281
Median Household Income
$33,843
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$97,600
Median Home Value
$714
Median Rent
73.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.6%
High School+
17.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pana Community Unit School District 8 serves a community with a population of 8,413 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Pana Community Unit School District 8 is $56,281, with a per capita income of $33,843. The poverty rate is 4.3%.
Pana Community Unit School District 8 is 95.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 68.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Pana Community Unit School District 8, 89.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Pana Community Unit School District 8 is $97,600, with a median rent of $714. The homeownership rate is 73.7%.
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Data for Pana Community Unit School District 8 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1730630).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.