State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
635.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.70%
Growth Since 2010
-5.43%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Ackerman, Mississippi Population 2021
1,428
Ackerman is a city located in Choctaw County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Choctaw County. With a 2020 population of 1,428, it is the 129th largest city in Mississippi and the 8904th largest city in the United States . Ackerman is currently declining at a rate of -0.70% annually and its population has decreased by -5.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,510 in 2010. Ackerman reached it's highest population of 1,545 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Ackerman has a population density of 635 people per square mile.
The average household income in Ackerman is $51,284 with a poverty rate of 28.20%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $294 per month, and the median house value is $108,900. The median age in Ackerman is 46.2 years, 42 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
Ackerman Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ackerman was:
- White: 56.62%
- Black or African American: 42.25%
- Other race: 0.86%
- Asian: 0.13%
- Two or more races: 0.13%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Ackerman, Mississippi is 1,428 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,458.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,510.
Ackerman, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 851 | 56.62% |
| Black or African American | 635 | 42.25% |
| Some Other Race | 13 | 0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.13% |
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Ackerman Population by Race
Ackerman Population Pyramid $2021
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Ackerman Population by Age
Ackerman Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 611 | 2.32 | 65.5 |
| Non Family | 266 | 1.05 | 61.3 |
| Married | 184 | 3.25 | 87 |
| Female | 136 | 3.52 | 47.1 |
| Male | 25 | 2.36 | 52 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
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Ackerman Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 7.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 126 | 11.65% |
| High School Graduate | 343 | 31.70% |
| Some College | 234 | 21.63% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 7.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 140 | 12.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 6.56% |
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Ackerman Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ackerman Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 631 | 546 | 175 |
| Black | 431 | 312 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 13 | |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 | ||
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Ackerman Educational Attainment by Race
Ackerman Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ackerman Language by Age
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Ackerman Language
98.53% of Ackerman residents speak only English, while 1.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.33% of the population.
Ackerman Language
Ackerman Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 600 | 325 | 54.17% |
| White | 798 | 59 | 7.39% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 100.00% |
| Other | 13 | 13 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
28.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.86%
Male Poverty Rate
29.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ackerman
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ackerman is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ackerman is White, with 7.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.14%.
Ackerman Poverty
Ackerman Poverty Rate by Education
Ackerman Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
33.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Ackerman Married by Age and Sex
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Ackerman Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Ackerman Marital Status by Race
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Ackerman Marital Status
Ackerman Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 9.73% |
| Black | 8 | 1.71% |
Ackerman Veterans by Race
Ackerman Veterans by Education
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4.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ackerman Veterans by Education
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34.8%
Labor Force Participation
30.5%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
Ackerman Employment by Age
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Ackerman Employment by Race
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Ackerman Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0.20%
Non Citizen
0.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.67% of Ackerman residents were born in the United States, with 83.97% having been born in Mississippi. 0.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Ackerman Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,428 | -10 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 1,438 | -10 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 1,448 | -10 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 1,458 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 1,456 | -17 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 1,473 | -17 | -1.14% |
| 2015 | 1,490 | -8 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 1,498 | -17 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 1,515 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 1,513 | -8 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 1,521 | -24 | -1.55% |
| 2010 | 1,545 | 0.00% |