Archer City
City in Archer County, Texas
Archer City is a city in Archer County, Texas, with 1,601 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,063 ft (324 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scotland, 9.8 miles NE.
- 1,601residents (2020 Census)
- 1,063 ftelevation · 324 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 680 / sq mipopulation density
- 76351ZIP code
About Archer City
Archer City is a city in and the county seat of Archer County, Texas, United States. The city lies at the junction of State Highway 79 and State Highway 25. It is located 25 miles (40 km) south of Wichita Falls, and is part of the Wichita Falls metropolitan statistical area. Its population was 1,601 at the 2020 census. Archer City is notable as a filming location for the motion picture The Last Picture Show (1971) and its sequel Texasville (1990), both based upon novels written by Archer City native Larry McMurtry.
The city is named for Branch Tanner Archer, a commissioner for the Republic of Texas.
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Living in Archer City
- Median household income
- $52,500
- Median home value
- $138,900
- Median rent
- $531/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Archer City had 1,601 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,601 |
|---|---|
| Density | 680 per sq mi (263 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Archer City at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Archer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,601 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.35 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5927° N, 98.6268° W |
| ZIP code | 76351 |
| Official website | archercity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4803696 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Archer City
- Scotland9.8 mi NE
- Windthorst11.1 mi E
- Holliday15.7 mi N
- Lakeside City17.1 mi N
- Olney17.5 mi SW
- Megargel19.9 mi SW
- Wichita Falls22.5 mi N
- Pleasant Valley23.9 mi N
- Loving23.9 mi S
- Jolly25.2 mi NE
- Iowa Park25.8 mi N
- Dean26.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Archer City
What county is Archer City in?
Archer City is in Archer County, Texas.
What is the population of Archer City, TX?
1,601 people lived in Archer City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Archer City, TX?
The ZIP code of Archer City is 76351.
What is the elevation of Archer City?
1,063 feet (324 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Archer City?
Scotland (9.8 mi), Windthorst (11.1 mi), Holliday (15.7 mi), Lakeside City (17.1 mi), Olney (17.5 mi).
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