Town · Mississippi
Ackerman, Mississippi
Ackerman, town, in Choctaw County, Mississippi. Ackerman had 1,536 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,594 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,792 (±283). GEOID 2800300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,536
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,594 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,792 ±283
Median household income
$48,083
±$16,790 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$147,300
±$18,259 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$555
±$159 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Ackerman and what county is it in?
Ackerman is a town in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 698 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ackerman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,536 people lived in Ackerman on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,594 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,792 (±283).
| Measure | Ackerman | Choctaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,792 ±283 | 8,118 | no clear change |
| Households | 760 ±109 | 3,464 | +149 |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.30 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 861 ±105 | 4,375 | no clear change |
Ackerman's population since 2000
From 1,696 in 2000 to 1,536 in 2025: down 9.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ackerman as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ackerman?
The median resident of Ackerman is 43.3 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 44.2%.
| Measure | Ackerman | Choctaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 ±3.3 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±4.9 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±4.6 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Male | 41.4% ±5.0 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% ±2.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.0% ±11.7 pts | 67.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 44.2% ±12.4 pts | 27.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±3.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 24.2% ±7.0 pts | 22.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0% ±5.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5% ±5.5 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.5% ±5.8 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±3.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6% ±4.7 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±4.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ackerman earn?
Half of Ackerman's 760 households earn less than $48,083 a year (±$16,790), against $50,919 in Choctaw County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $37,467 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ackerman | Choctaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,083 ±$16,790 | $50,919 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,157 ±$11,776 | $63,816 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,583 ±$3,796 | $26,576 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.3% ±8.6 pts | 18.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.9% ±16.0 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.2% ±9.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% ±5.8 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.4% ±6.8 pts | 81.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ackerman?
Owners occupy 65.7% of Ackerman's occupied homes and renters 34.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 by its owner (±$18,259). The median renter pays $555 a month including utilities, and 45.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ackerman | Choctaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $147,300 ±$18,259 | $117,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $555 ±$159 | $638 | +$193 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.8% ±17.0 pts | 28.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,358 ±$372 | $1,230 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.7% ±9.2 pts | 79.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.3% ±9.2 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Housing units | 861 ±105 | 4,375 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3% ±3.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.7% ±12.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.1% ±8.4 pts | 77.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.5% ±9.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.9% ±8.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.6% ±5.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.0% ±6.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ackerman building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Ackerman in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 4.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ackerman work and get to work?
83.1% of Ackerman's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 23.6%.
| Measure | Ackerman | Choctaw County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.2% ±7.5 pts | 51.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 23.6% ±8.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1% ±7.5 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±6.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±7.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5% ±4.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.2 min ±5.8 | 27.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ackerman?
1 census tract lies mostly in Ackerman, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Choctaw County | 1,779 | $39,549 |
| Tract 9502Choctaw County | 4,133 | $46,111 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ackerman) · Census block assignment files
How does Ackerman compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ackerman is the 8,645th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 118th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Ackerman ranks 82nd of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 118th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 60th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 73rd | 187 |
| Median household income | 82nd | 172 |
| Per capita income | 101st | 183 |
| Median home value | 80th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 149th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 94th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 103rd | 171 |
| Median age | 28th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 80th | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 39th | 185 |
Ackerman's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Ackerman with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ackerman?
19 of the 57 figures for Ackerman on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ackerman are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ackerman.