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Archer Lodge

North Carolina · 5,649 residents (2025 est.) · 9.067 sq mi
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The short version

Archer Lodge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $324,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 26% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,186
+3%since 2023
from 5,036 in 2023
2010 – 2025
Population density
572 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 555 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
−1%since 2023
from 42.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,649 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K201020202024Archer Lodge
20245K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.8%(402)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.9%(565)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(291)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.7%(194)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(337)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.4%(382)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(593)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.6%(707)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.6%(808)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.3%(536)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(186)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(185)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,188
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,170 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,788
+3%since 2023
from $49,475 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
+2%since 2023
from 0.523 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade33.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
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
$324,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $285,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,458
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,308 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+22%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78%(3,926)
Black6.1%(307)
Hispanic / Latino14%(707)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(96)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(3,458)
Black11.7%(605)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(962)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(161)
Diversity Score
63
+37%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.5%(905)
Peruvian0.9%(45)
Cuban0.2%(12)
Ancestry
Irish26%(1,347)
German22.1%(1,147)
English13.6%(707)
American11.2%(581)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(74)
French1.2%(64)
Scottish0.9%(48)
Italian0.9%(46)
Dutch0.7%(37)
British0.6%(30)
Polish0.4%(23)
West Indian0.3%(18)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Arab0.3%(17)
Lebanese0.3%(17)
Syrian0.3%(17)
Hungarian0.2%(11)
Norwegian0.2%(11)
Swedish0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
−1%since 2023
from 32.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
Female
44.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
Foreign born
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.3%(306)
Married73.2%(1,462)
Widowed2.7%(54)
Divorced8.8%(175)
Women 15+
Never married20.2%(390)
Married68.8%(1,328)
Widowed8.1%(157)
Divorced2.9%(56)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archer Lodge, North Carolina?

Archer Lodge, North Carolina has about 5,186 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Archer Lodge, North Carolina?

The typical household in Archer Lodge, North Carolina earns about $91,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Archer Lodge, North Carolina expensive?

In Archer Lodge, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $324,500, and the typical rent is about $1,458 a month.

How educated are people in Archer Lodge, North Carolina?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Archer Lodge, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Archer Lodge, North Carolina?

About 17.4% of people in Archer Lodge, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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