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Archer City

Texas · 1,834 residents · 2.192 sq mi
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Archer City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,834
−1%since 2000
from 1,848 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
837 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Archer City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,194
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,886 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,962
+10%since 2000
from $19,140 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing8.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$434
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+48%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,782)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(106)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,690)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(100)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score14.5%(265)
Diversity Score
14
+151%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+7%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archer City, Texas?

Archer City, Texas has about 1,834 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Archer City, Texas?

The typical household in Archer City, Texas earns about $33,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Archer City, Texas expensive?

In Archer City, Texas, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Archer City, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Archer City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Archer City, Texas?

About 19.8% of people in Archer City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Archer City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Archer City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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