Archer County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Archer County, Texas has a population of 8,867, the 174th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $72,159 and the median home value is $189,100. The poverty rate is 9.2%.

Archer County Quick Facts

Population 8,867

Median Household Income $72,15990% MOE ±$8,735

Median Home Value $189,10090% MOE ±$17,828

Poverty Rate 9.2%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.0%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 42.8 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 84.5%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.4%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.0%

Cities/Places 5

Population 8,867 174th of 254

Median Income $72,159 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.2%

Unemployment 3.0%

How Archer County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,716	8,867	+1.7%
Median household income	$78,562	$72,159	No clear change (-8.2%)
Median home value¹	$179,929	$189,100	No clear change (+5.1%)
Median gross rent	$784	$770	No clear change (-1.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Archer

$72,159

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Archer

$189,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.9%

$25K-$50K 22.5%

$50K-$100K 26.7%

$100K+ 38.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

1.4%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

5.3%

$30K-$35K

1.7%

$35K-$40K

5.4%

$40K-$45K

5.9%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

11.1%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

8.9%

$150K-$200K

7.8%

$200K+

9.1%

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.5%

Renter 15.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $770/mo 12.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

17.1%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

27.9%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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	1,661	$62,981	8.7%	$181,300
Lakeside City	1,234	$113,636	2.4%	$268,300
Archer City	1,233	$52,500	13.8%	$138,900
Scotland	629	$70,521	10.2%	$141,500
Megargel	256	$97,566	7.8%	N/A

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Population Overview

Archer County is located in Texas with a total population of 8,867. It is the 174th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Archer County is 42.8 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Archer County is $72,159. This is 8% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $189,100. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Archer County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Archer County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.5% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.4%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Archer County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 8,867, making it the 174th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Archer County?

The median household income in Archer County is $72,159 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.

How many cities are in Archer County, Texas?

Archer County contains 5 Census-designated places.