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Archer

Florida · 1,118 residents · 9.136 sq mi
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Archer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,461. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $154,300. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,118
−13%since 2000
from 1,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+18%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8349871K1K1K1990201020202024Archer
2024958
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,461
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,958
+62%since 2000
from $12,345 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,300
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+129%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(700)
Black30.7%(343)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(48)
Asian1%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(695)
Diversity Score
62
−1%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archer, Florida?

Archer, Florida has about 1,118 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Archer, Florida?

The typical household in Archer, Florida earns about $35,461 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 $154,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Archer, Florida?

About 14.1% 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 23.2% 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 257 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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