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Archer County

Texas · 8,560 residents · 903.289 sq mi
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Archer County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,958. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,560
−3%since 2000
from 8,854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+16%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Archer County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,958
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,514 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,557
+79%since 2000
from $19,300 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+47%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(8,263)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(431)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(1,084)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(7,356)
Black0.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(742)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other2.4%(202)
Diversity Score26.9%(2,302)
Segregation Score19.8%(1,698)
Diversity Score
27
+120%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Archer County to nearby counties

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Income$63,524−1%
Home value$153,700+1%
Population129,555+1319%
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ARCHER COUNTY VS
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Income$80,114+25%
Home value$171,500+13%
Population10,764+18%
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ARCHER COUNTY VS
Baylor County
Income$45,370−29%
Home value$103,100−32%
Population3,472−62%
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ARCHER COUNTY VS
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Income$68,010+6%
Home value$175,800+16%
Population18,154+99%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Archer County, Texas?

Archer County, Texas has about 8,560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Archer County, Texas earns about $63,958 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 $152,000, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Archer County, Texas?

About 22.3% 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 11.6% 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 587 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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