Ackerman, Mississippi facts for kids
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Ackerman, Mississippi
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Location of Ackerman, Mississippi
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Choctaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2) |
| • Land | 2.25 sq mi (5.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,594 |
| • Density | 709.07/sq mi (273.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39735
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-00300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0692374 |
Ackerman is a town in Mississippi, United States. It is the "county seat" of Choctaw County. This means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2020, about 1,594 people lived there. This was a small increase from the 1,510 people counted in 2010.
The town is named after William K. Ackerman. He was the president of a large train company called the Illinois Central Railroad from 1877 to 1883.
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Geography of Ackerman
Ackerman is located in the southeastern part of Choctaw County. Important roads pass through or near the town.
Highways and Connections
Mississippi Highway 15 goes through Ackerman. It leads north about 16 miles to Mathiston. It also goes south about 15 miles to Louisville, Mississippi.
Mississippi Highway 12 passes through the northwest part of town. It leads northeast about 24 miles to Starkville. This is where Mississippi State University is located. Highway 12 also goes southwest about 31 miles to Kosciusko. From Highway 12 in Ackerman, Mississippi Highway 9 heads north about 17 miles to Eupora.
Land and Water
The town covers a total area of about 2.27 square miles (5.87 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.25 square miles (5.82 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water. Ackerman is located near the start of the Yockanookany River. This river eventually flows into the larger Pearl River.
People in Ackerman
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 706 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,398 | 98.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,264 | −9.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,169 | −7.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,528 | 30.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,463 | −4.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,382 | −5.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,502 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,567 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,573 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,696 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,510 | −11.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,594 | 5.6% | |
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2020 Census Information
According to the 2020 United States census, 1,594 people lived in Ackerman. There were 611 households and 345 families in the town.
Education
Students in Ackerman attend schools that are part of the Choctaw County School District.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Ackerman:
- Ja'Marcus Bradley, a professional football player.
- The Blackwood Brothers, a famous gospel music group.
- Texas Johnny Brown, a blues guitarist, songwriter, and singer.
- Turner Catledge (1901—1983), who was the managing editor of the New York Times newspaper.
- James P. Coleman, who served as the governor of Mississippi from 1956 to 1960.
- Josiah D. Coleman, a Justice on the Supreme Court of Mississippi and the grandson of James P. Coleman.
- Joey Hood, a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
- Ray Mabus, who was also a governor of Mississippi from 1988 to 1992.
- Coby Miller, an Olympic sprinter.
- Cheryl Prewitt, who was crowned Miss America in 1980.
See also
In Spanish: Ackerman (Misisipi) para niños
