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Ackerman, MS

Town in Choctaw County, Mississippi.

Population

1,792

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

785

ZIP codes

0

Ackerman and its ZIP codes

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Ackerman at a glance

  • Ackerman is about 12 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $48,083 a year, 15% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 (13% below Mississippi) and median rent is $555 a month.

Local data for Ackerman, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ackerman, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$48,083

Poverty rate

21.3%

Median home value

$147,300

Median rent

$555/mo

Homeownership

65.7%

Bachelor's or higher

19.5%

Median age

43.3

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (77), German Americans (33), Mexican Americans (26).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Choctaw County. PPP loans are for Ackerman.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -1.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,833

2,257 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,892

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$42.32M

FY 2026, $5,132 per person

Choctaw County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ackerman, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.1%
  • Carpooled8.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
  • Worked from home5.5%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ackerman, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

259

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

11

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 34°F

57.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ackerman, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.8%

U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts

Diabetes

17.4%

U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts

Smoking

18.6%

U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.2%

U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts

Cities near Ackerman

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SturgisTown7.5 mi1.3
WeirTown7.7 mi1.1
McCoolTown13 mi0.9
French CampTown13 mi1
LouisvilleCity15 mi15.1
MathistonTown15 mi2.5
LongviewCensus-designated place16 mi1.7
EuporaCity17 mi3.9
MabenTown17 mi1.9
StewartCensus-designated place18 mi1.1
WalthallVillage21 mi1
EthelTown21 mi0.6
StarkvilleCity22 mi27.8
PhebaCensus-designated place22 mi2.1
NoxapaterTown23 mi1
Mississippi StateCensus-designated place24 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ackerman, MS in?
Ackerman is in Choctaw County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Ackerman, MS?
About 1,792 people live in Ackerman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ackerman?
Nearby places include Sturgis (7.5 mi), Weir (7.7 mi), McCool (13 mi), French Camp (13 mi), Louisville (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023