Archer County, Texas Demographics 2026
Archer County, Texas has a population of 8,734, the 173rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $71,958 and the median home value is $175,300. The poverty rate is 11.7%.
Archer County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Archer County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holliday | 1,670 | $64,181 | 15.1% | $144,800 |
| Archer City | 1,453 | $58,607 | 19.2% | $125,600 |
| Lakeside City | 1,150 | $104,563 | 1.5% | $240,500 |
| Scotland | 607 | $77,500 | 9.6% | $135,300 |
| Megargel | 224 | $95,066 | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Archer County is located in Texas with a total population of 8,734. It is the 173rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Archer County is 43.1 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Archer County is $71,958. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $175,300. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Archer County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Archer County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.4% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Archer County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Archer County, Texas?
Archer County has a population of 8,734, making it the 173rd most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Archer County?
The median household income in Archer County is $71,958 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.
How many cities are in Archer County, Texas?
Archer County contains 5 Census-designated places.