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Ackerman, Mississippi Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ackerman is 1,450, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has seen steady levels, with little change due to its small-town appeal and role as a regional service center.

City Facts

  • Founded: 1885
  • County: Choctaw County
  • Land Area: 2.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 604 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 662
  • Zip Code: 39735

Geography and Location

Ackerman is a small town in central Mississippi, serving as the county seat of Choctaw County. It is located approximately 35 miles west of Starkville and 100 miles northeast of Jackson, the state capital. Ackerman is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, with the nearby Tombigbee National Forest providing residents with opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, and fishing. The town’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, timber, and small businesses that serve the local community. Ackerman’s location at the intersection of several highways makes it a regional hub for residents of Choctaw County and the surrounding rural areas. Despite its small size, Ackerman plays a central role in local governance and commerce, offering a peaceful, community-oriented lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.1 years
Median household income: $21,287
Median house value: $57,900

Population by Race

Races in Ackerman:

  • White Non-Hispanic (62.7%)
  • Black (34.8%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Other race (0.9%)
  • Asian Indian (0.5%)

Ancestries: Irish (11.1%), United States (10.6%), English (7.1%), German (6.1%), Scotch-Irish (3.5%), Scottish (1.4%).

Elevation: 520 feet

Land area: 2.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ackerman

  • High school or higher: 67.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 17.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 10.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ackerman town

  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 50.5%
  • Separated: 3.6%
  • Widowed: 12.6%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

0.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +109 (+6.9%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Ackerman:

  • CHOCTAW COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (148 CHERRY ST BOX 417)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Ackerman:

  • WINSTON MEDICAL CENTER & SWINGBED (about 18 miles; LOUISVILLE, MS)
  • WEBSTER GENERAL HOSPITAL/SWING BED (about 21 miles; EUPORA, MS)
  • OKTIBBEHA COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; STARKVILLE, MS)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ackerman:

  • GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL (about 42 miles; COLUMBUS/W POINT/STARKVILL, MS; Abbreviation: GTR)
  • COLUMBUS AFB (about 56 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Abbreviation: CBM)
  • TUPELO RGNL (about 72 miles; TUPELO, MS; Abbreviation: TUP)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ackerman:

  • ACKERMAN CHOCTAW COUNTY (about 4 miles; ACKERMAN, MS; Abbreviation: 9M4)
  • LOUISVILLE WINSTON COUNTY (about 15 miles; LOUISVILLE, MS; Abbreviation: LMS)
  • EUPORA (about 18 miles; EUPORA, MS; Abbreviation: 06M)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ackerman:

  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 14,613)
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 53 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,115)
  • HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 57 miles; GOODMAN, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,485)
  • MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; MERIDIAN, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,455)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 77 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; Full-time enrollment: 11,068)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 81 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,297)
  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 86 miles; FULTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,673)

Schools

Public high schools in Ackerman:

  • ACKERMAN HIGH (Students: 487; Location: 280 E MAIN STREET; Grades: 07 – 12)
  • CHOCTAW CO VOCATIONAL COMPLEX (Location: 319 E CHURCH; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Ackerman:

  • ACKERMAN ELEM (Students: 569; Location: 156 HIGHWAY 155; Grades: PK – 06)

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