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Archer

Florida · 1,159 residents (2025 est.) · 9.136 sq mi
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Archer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,058. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 331 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $184,800. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
958
−26%since 2000
from 1,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+31%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,159 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8349871K1K1K1990201020202024Archer
2024958
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,058
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,663
+229%since 2000
from $12,345 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.624
+40%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,800
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+137%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(756)
Black37.5%(484)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(29)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(807)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54%(517)
Black35%(335)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(45)
Diversity Score72.5%(695)
Diversity Score
73
+16%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2012
from 24.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archer, Florida?

Archer, Florida has about 958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Archer, Florida?

The typical household in Archer, Florida earns about $41,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Archer, Florida expensive?

In Archer, Florida, the median home is worth about $184,800, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Archer, Florida?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Archer, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Archer, Florida?

About 38.1% of people in Archer, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Archer, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Archer, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 417 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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