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Archer

Florida · 1,140 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 $45,179. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,800. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,140
−12%since 2000
from 1,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+10%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8349871K1K1K1990201020202024Archer
2024958
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,179
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,109
+87%since 2000
from $12,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51%(581)
Black34.2%(390)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(82)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other10.3%(118)
Diversity Score78.8%(898)
Diversity Score
79
+26%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archer, Florida?

Archer, Florida has about 1,140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Archer, Florida?

The typical household in Archer, Florida earns about $45,179 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Archer, Florida?

About 23.7% 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 35.3% 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 235 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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