Archer, Nebraska facts for kids
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Archer, Nebraska
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 Archer, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Archer, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Merrick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,745 ft (532 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 67.86/sq mi (26.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68816
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| FIPS code | 31-01920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583872 |
Archer is a small, quiet community in Merrick County, Nebraska, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated area" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a community that doesn't have its own city government, but the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population. In 2020, about 68 people lived here. Archer has its own post office with the ZIP code 68816.
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A Glimpse into Archer's Past
Archer got its name from a person named Robert T. Archer. The community has had a post office since 1887, and it's still open today!
Where is Archer Located?
Archer is in the northwestern part of Merrick County. You can find it along local roads, just south of Nebraska Highway 92. It's about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of Central City, which is the main town of the county.
In Archer, you'll find a credit union, a grainery, and other local businesses and services. There are also homes where people live.
Land and Water Around Archer
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Archer CDP covers an area of 1.00 square mile (2.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A small stream called Prairie Creek flows through the southern part of the community. This creek then goes northeast and joins the Platte River between Silver Creek and Columbus.
Who Lives in Archer?
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| 2010 | 81 | — | |
| 2020 | 68 | −16.0% | |
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The word "demographics" means information about the people who live in a place. This includes things like how many people there are and how that number changes over time.
In 2010, the population of Archer was 81 people. By 2020, the population was 68 people. This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
See also
In Spanish: Archer (Nebraska) para niños
