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The Town of Ackerman had a population of 1,792 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Ackerman ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Mississippi. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Ackerman is located at latitude 33.3101 and longitude -89.1728 in Choctaw County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Ackerman encompass a land area of 2.25 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Choctaw County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Ackerman has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Ackerman is located within Supervisor District 5, a minor civil division (MCD) of Choctaw County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,792 (100%) |
| Population Density | 785 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 51 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $48,083 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,583 |
| Median Home Value | $147,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 861 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 499 (58.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 261 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 101 (11.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 760 |
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
| Family Households | 481 (63.3%) |
The table below compares Ackerman to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 143 | 67th |
| Population Density | # 89 | 79th |
| Median Household Income | # 206 | 52nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 213 | 50th |
| Diversity Index | # 99 | 77th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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