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.

A relatively large number of people in Pana telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 7.73% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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.

In terms of college education, the citizens of Pana rank slightly lower than the national average. 14.76% of adults 25 and older in Pana have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.

The per capita income in Pana in 2022 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.