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Archer County, TX
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Archer County, Texas.
Population
8,867
Land area
903sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Archer County
Archer County at a glance
- Archer County is 92% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,159 a year, 8% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,100 (33% below Texas) and median rent is $770 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Holliday (1,661), Lakeside City (1,234) and Archer City (1,233).
Local data for Archer County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Archer County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,159
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$189,100
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$770/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,517), Mexican Americans (645), Irish Americans (501).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,105
1,918 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.8M
FY 2026, $8,626 per person
PPP loans
$41.2M
958 loans, 4,840 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$100K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Archer County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Archer County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
661
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
39
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 31°F
32.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Archer County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Archer County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Archer County, TX?
- Holliday is the largest city or town in Archer County, with about 1,661 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Archer County?
- Archer County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76310, 76351, 76366, 76370, 76379.
- What is the population of Archer County, TX?
- About 8,867 people live in Archer County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Archer County?
- Archer County borders Wichita County, Young County, Wilbarger County, Clay County, Jack County, Baylor County, Throckmorton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023