Archer, Iowa facts for kids
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Archer, Iowa
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Archer, Iowa
Location in the United States
Archer, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | O'Brien |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 1,376.47/sq mi (528.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51231
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-02530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0465637 |
Archer is a city in O'Brien County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 117 people. It is a small community located in the northwestern part of Iowa.
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A Look Back: Archer's History
Archer was founded in 1888. It was named after John Archer, who owned the land where the town was built.
In 1988, Archer celebrated its 100th birthday! The mayor at the time, Bill Engeltjes, helped organize a big party. This celebration included a parade, a fashion show, a street dance, and even a "greased pig" contest. It was a fun way to honor the history of this part of Iowa.
Today, Archer has two churches: one Methodist and one Reformed.
Archer's Location and Land
Archer is located at specific coordinates: 43.115204 degrees North and -95.744376 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.09 square miles (0.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Archer? Population Facts
A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. It happens every ten years. Here's how Archer's population has changed over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 351 | — | |
| 1920 | 184 | −47.6% | |
| 1930 | 150 | −18.5% | |
| 1940 | 178 | 18.7% | |
| 1950 | 167 | −6.2% | |
| 1960 | 209 | 25.1% | |
| 1970 | 134 | −35.9% | |
| 1980 | 134 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 131 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 126 | −3.8% | |
| 2010 | 131 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 117 | −10.7% | |
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Archer's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 117 people lived in Archer. There were 57 households, which are like homes where people live. Most of the people living in Archer were White (about 95.7%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
Many households (about 43.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Archer was about 39.5 years old. About 23.9% of the residents were under 20 years old, and 22.2% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.1%) than males (47.9%).
Archer's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Archer had 131 people. The population density was about 1,455 people per square mile. Most residents were White (89.3%). About 7.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 58 households in 2010. About 27.6% of these households had children under 18. The average age was 37.5 years.
Learning in Archer: Education
Students in Archer attend schools that are part of the Sheldon Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Archer (Iowa) para niños
