Archer County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48009 Republican

Located in Texas, Archer County has a population of 8,867 residents and a median age of 42.8 years, making it the #2,575 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.2%. The median home value is $189,100, and the median household income is $72,159, which is 4% below the national median.

8,867
Population
#2,575 of 3,222
$72,159
Median Income
-4.0% #1,036 of 3,222
42.8 years
Median Age
+10.0% #1,282 of 3,222
9.2%
Poverty Rate
-27.2% #611 of 3,222

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.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.0%
Native Born
4.0%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

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%.

Income#1,036
$72,159
-4.0%
vs nation
68th percentile
Per Capita#792
$40,274
-2.4%
vs nation
75th percentile
Poverty#611
9.2%
-27.2%
vs nation
81th percentile
Unemployment#681
3.0%
-42.9%
vs nation
79th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

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%.

Home Value#1,532
$189,100
-32.9%
vs nation
52th percentile
Rent#2,344
$770
-33.8%
vs nation
27th percentile
Homeownership#151
84.5%
+31.1%
vs nation
95th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Archer County, 25.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 24.7% below the national average, ranking #1,177 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.4% −24.7% vs nation
Rank #1,177 of 3,222
63th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Archer County is 77.7 years. 17.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#720
77.7
+3.4%
vs nation
77th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,246
17.6%
-10.0%
vs nation
60th percentile
Diabetes#1,338
10.3%
-7.5%
vs nation
58th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,331
36.6%
-1.9%
vs nation
58th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,178
5.9
+5.1%
vs nation
31th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,229
4.2
-5.1%
vs nation
61th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,832
16.7%
+59.8%
vs nation
10th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,098
24.0%
-9.0%
vs nation
65th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,163
16.0%
+11.1%
vs nation
31th percentile

Substance Use

15.1% of adults in Archer County smoke , 36.1% are obese , and 21.9% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#684
15.1%
-15.9%
vs nation
78th percentile
Adult Obesity#950
36.1%
-4.8%
vs nation
70th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,327
21.9%
+10.0%
vs nation
26th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 19.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 27.8 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#1,527
19.8
+0.6%
vs nation
40th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,924
22.9
+28.3%
vs nation
22th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,266
27.8
+37.4%
vs nation
20th percentile

Families & Children

12.6% of children in Archer County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 12.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#642
12.4
-43.4%
vs nation
79th percentile
Child Poverty#703
12.6%
-33.7%
vs nation
78th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Archer County is 72.2%. The mean commute time is 24.6 min, which is 11.0% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
72.2% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
24.6 min −11.0% vs nation
Rank #2,027 of 3,222
37th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Archer County voted Republican with a margin of 79.4%. The vote was 10.1% Dem / 89.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +1.0 toward Democrats .

2024 REP +79.4%
10.1% 89.5%
Dem 5,132 votes Rep
2020 REP +80.4%
9.3% 89.7%
Dem 4,796 votes Rep
2016 REP +79.5%
9.2% 88.7%
Dem 4,269 votes Rep
2012 REP +73.9%
12.6% 86.5%
Dem 4,163 votes Rep
2008 REP +65.4%
17% 82.4%
Dem 4,365 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

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.