Living in Ackerman, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ackerman · Census data 2020–2024
Ackerman has 1,792 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $48,083 (15% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $147,300, the median rent is $555/month.
Ackerman at a glance
- Population
- 1,792
- Median age
- 43.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $48,083State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $147,300State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $555/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Ackerman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 23.6%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ackerman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ackerman the median home value is $147,300, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $555 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,358 a month in housing costs.
Ackerman median household income
The median household income in Ackerman is $48,083 and the income per person is $25,583. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Ackerman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 861
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.25
Ackerman demographics
- Population
- 1,792
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 760
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ackerman ›
Education in Ackerman
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Ackerman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ackerman
- Unemployment rate
- 23.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.4%
Ackerman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackerman | 1,792 | $48,083 | $147,300 | $555 |
| Sturgis | 128 | $54,375 | $126,400 | $950 |
| Weir | 704 | $35,938 | $67,600 | $594 |
| French Camp | 272 | $97,679 | $375,000 | $867 |
| Louisville | 5,983 | $36,985 | $136,600 | $617 |
| Longview | 211 | $116,786 | — | — |
| Mathiston | 775 | $59,236 | $155,000 | $637 |
| Eupora | 2,250 | $53,793 | $103,100 | $528 |
| Maben | 1,231 | $29,158 | $79,800 | $631 |
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What is the median household income in Ackerman, MS?
The median household income in Ackerman is $48,083, 15% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ackerman?
The median home value in Ackerman is $147,300, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Ackerman?
The median gross rent in Ackerman is $555 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Ackerman, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 23.6%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
What is the median age in Ackerman?
The median age in Ackerman is 43.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Ackerman?
The average commute to work in Ackerman is 29 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ackerman?
The unemployment rate in Ackerman is 23.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ackerman?
19.5% of adults in Ackerman have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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