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Archer

Iowa · 147 residents · 0.085 sq mi
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Archer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,536. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147
+17%vs 2000
vs 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,729 / sq mi
+17%vs 2000
vs 1,482 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.3
−37%vs 2000
vs 48.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
68981281571871990201020202024Archer
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,536
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,688 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,873
−57%vs 2000
vs $15,958 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.6%
+10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,999
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$259
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−24.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.9% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−30%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.7%
−17.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+273%vs 2000
vs 8.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archer, Iowa?

Archer, Iowa has about 147 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Archer, Iowa?

The typical household in Archer, Iowa earns about $20,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Archer, Iowa expensive?

In Archer, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,999, and the typical rent is about $259 a month.

How educated are people in Archer, Iowa?

About 4.9% 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 11.6% of people in Archer, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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