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Archer

Iowa · 116 residents (2025 est.) · 0.085 sq mi
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Archer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
+3%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,529 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−18%since 2000
from 48.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:116 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
68981281571871990201020202024Archer
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,875
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,502
+104%since 2000
from $15,958 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+43.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+48%since 2010
from 0.258 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
83.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−3%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 8.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.3%
+40.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% 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
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.6%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.4%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archer, Iowa?

Archer, Iowa has about 130 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Archer, Iowa?

The typical household in Archer, Iowa earns about $71,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Archer, Iowa?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Archer, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Archer, Iowa?

About 2.3% of people in Archer, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Archer, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Archer, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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