Archer County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 8,867 #2,575 / 3,222
20th
Median Household Income $72,159 -4.0% #1,036 / 3,222
68th
Median Age 42.8 years +10.0% #1,282 / 3,222
60th
Median Home Value $189,100 -32.9% #1,532 / 3,222
52th
Median Gross Rent $770 -33.8% #2,344 / 3,222
27th
Poverty Rate 9.2% -27.2% #611 / 3,222
81th

Demographics

Archer County has a population of 8,867, making it the #2,575 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.0%
Native Born
4.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Archer County is $72,159, ranking #1,036 out of 3,222 counties — 4.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.

Median Household Income
$72,159 −4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,036 of 3,222
68th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,274 −2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #792 of 3,222
75th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.2% −27.2% vs nat'l
Rank #611 of 3,222
81th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.0% −42.9% vs nat'l
Rank #681 of 3,222
79th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.4% −24.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,177 of 3,222
63th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.6 min −11.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,027 of 3,222
37th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Archer County is $189,100 (-32.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $770/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.5%.

Median Home Value
$189,100 −32.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,532 of 3,222
52th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$770 −33.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,344 of 3,222
27th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.5% +31.1% vs nat'l
Rank #151 of 3,222
95th percentile
84.5% Homeownership

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Health

86.1% of residents in Archer County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.1% below the national rate.

86.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
86.1% −6.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,786 of 3,222
14th percentile

About Archer County, Texas

Archer County, Texas has a total population of 8,867, making it the 2,575th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Archer County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Archer County is $72,159, which ranks #1,036 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.

The median home value in Archer County is $189,100, 32.9% below the national median. Renters in Archer County pay a median gross rent of $770 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Archer County, 25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.

Archer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.4%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).

All data for Archer County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.