Pana is a somewhat small city located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 5,093 people and two associated neighborhoods, Pana is the 329th largest community in Illinois.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 7.73% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Pana is worth considering.

As is often the case in a small city, Pana doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The percentage of adults in Pana with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 14.76% of adults in Pana have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Pana in 2018 was $27,967, which is lower middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $111,868 for a family of four. However, Pana contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Pana home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pana residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Pana include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Pana is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Greek.