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Archer County

Texas · 9,129 residents (2025 est.) · 903.289 sq mi
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The short version

Archer County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $189,100. It sits in the top 10% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,867
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 10 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+12%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,129 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Archer County
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(418)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(614)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(566)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.3%(557)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(373)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.7%(953)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.7%(1,124)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(1,030)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.7%(1,300)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.2%(1,170)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.8%(603)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(159)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,159
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,514 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,274
+109%since 2000
from $19,300 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+10%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,100
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+39%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Archer County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(8,263)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(431)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(7,584)
Black1.4%(125)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(837)
Asian0.6%(50)
Other3.1%(271)
Diversity Score
32
+62%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
12
−41%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.3%(645)
Puerto Rican0.4%(37)
Spaniard0.3%(31)
Colombian0.2%(18)
Cuban0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(38)
Nepalese0.1%(7)
Korean0.1%(5)
Ancestry
German17.1%(1,517)
English12%(1,065)
American7.6%(675)
Irish5.7%(501)
Scottish2.9%(255)
Italian1.9%(168)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(150)
French1.4%(128)
Dutch1%(85)
Polish0.8%(69)
Danish0.6%(54)
Czech0.5%(40)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.3%(24)
Welsh0.2%(19)
Greek0.2%(16)
Macedonian0.1%(13)
Norwegian0.1%(11)
Swedish0.1%(8)
British0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.6%(940)
Married61.5%(2,258)
Widowed3.3%(120)
Divorced9.6%(354)
Women 15+
Never married16.6%(598)
Married58.3%(2,096)
Widowed12.8%(459)
Divorced12.3%(444)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archer County, Texas?

Archer County, Texas has about 8,867 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Archer County, Texas earns about $72,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Archer County, Texas expensive?

In Archer County, Texas, the median home is worth about $189,100, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Archer County, Texas?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Archer County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Archer County, Texas?

About 9.2% of people in Archer County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Archer County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Archer County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 894 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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