Ackerman is a town located in Choctaw County, in the state of Mississippi (MS), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 520 ft. With a population of approximately 1,696 residents, Ackerman offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 44.99% males and 55.01% females, and it has a population density of 753.78 people per square mile (291.04/km²). Ackerman lies at a latitude of 33.31 and a longitude of -89.17, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (10.6%), followed by English (7.1%), German (6.1%), and Scotch-Irish (3.5%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 39735.