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Ackerly, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ackerly is 220, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained relatively steady, reflecting the town’s small size and reliance on agriculture for its economy.

City Facts

  • Founded: 1923
  • County: Dawson and Martin Counties
  • Land Area: 0.6 square miles
  • Population Density: 367 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 432
  • Zip Code: 79713

Geography and Location

Ackerly is a small rural town located in West Texas, about 60 miles south of Lubbock and 90 miles northwest of Midland. The town straddles the line between Dawson and Martin counties and is part of a region dominated by farming and ranching. Ackerly’s landscape is typical of the Texas High Plains, with flat terrain and expansive agricultural fields, particularly for cotton and grain production. The town’s small size and remote location make it a quiet community, offering a slower pace of life for its residents. Ackerly’s economy is closely tied to agriculture, and it serves as a support community for the larger farming operations in the surrounding area. Its rural setting offers residents a peaceful lifestyle far from the hustle and bustle of larger cities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.5 years
Median household income: $27,222
Median house value: $44,400

Population by Race

Races in Ackerly:

  • White Non-Hispanic (51.0%)
  • Hispanic (49.0%)
  • Other race (29.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Irish (8.2%), German (3.7%), United States (3.3%).

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ackerly

  • High school or higher: 41.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 4.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 14.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ackerly city

  • Never married: 13.6%
  • Now married: 74.3%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 5.8%

21.6% Foreign born (21.6% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+1.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ackerly:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ackerly:

  • MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL (about 53 miles; MIDLAND, TX; Abbreviation: MAF)
  • LUBBOCK INTL (about 78 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; Abbreviation: LBB)
  • LEA COUNTY RGNL (about 105 miles; HOBBS, NM; Abbreviation: HOB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ackerly:

  • LAMESA MUNI (about 21 miles; LAMESA, TX; Abbreviation: 2F5)
  • STANTON MUNI (about 26 miles; STANTON, TX; Abbreviation: 63F)
  • BIG SPRING MC MAHON-WRINKLE (about 27 miles; BIG SPRING, TX; Abbreviation: BPG)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ackerly:

  • MIDLAND COLLEGE (about 43 miles; MIDLAND, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,800)
  • ODESSA COLLEGE (about 69 miles; ODESSA, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,555)
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 75 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; Full-time enrollment: 22,439)
  • SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE (about 89 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,851)
  • ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 106 miles; SAN ANGELO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,477)
  • WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,578)
  • HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY (about 137 miles; Abilene, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)

Public primary/middle school in Ackerly:

  • SANDS CISD (Students: 223; Location: SANDS CISD; Grades: PK – 12)

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