Ackerman, MS is a small town located in Choctaw County with a population of 1,766 people as of 2019. The population density is 631 people per square mile, significantly higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. In Ackerman, there are a variety of local businesses including restaurants like the Garden Gate Cafe and the Old Country Store, as well as grocery stores like Tucker's Grocery and Dennis Variety Store. Additionally, Ackerman offers plenty of outdoor activities year-round such as camping at the nearby Tombigbee National Forest and fishing in Ackerman Lake. The city also has many organizations such as the Ackerman Lions Club and the Choctaw County Historical Society that help bring the community together. Finally, Ackerman hosts several annual sporting events such as softball tournaments which draw teams from around the state.
The population in Ackerman is 1,766. There are 786 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ackerman is 42.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ackerman is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ackerman
- 41.9% are married
- 10.1% are divorced
- 33.8% are married with children
- 29.9% have children, but are single
Race in Ackerman
- 54.7% are White
- 43.5% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander