Archer City, Texas facts for kids
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Archer City, Texas
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Downtown Archer City, Texas
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Location in Texas
Archer City, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Archer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.22 sq mi (5.76 km2) |
| • Land | 2.19 sq mi (5.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,601 |
| • Density | 721.2/sq mi (278.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76351
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-03696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409724 |
Archer City is a small city in Archer County, Texas, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Archer County. The city is located where two important roads, State Highway 79 and State Highway 25, meet.
Archer City is about 25 miles (40 km) south of Wichita Falls. It is part of the larger Wichita Falls metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,601 people lived in Archer City. The city was named after Branch Tanner Archer, who was an important person for the Republic of Texas.
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Geography of Archer City
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Archer City covers a total area of about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is covered by water.
What is the Climate Like in Archer City?
The weather in Archer City is usually very hot, especially during the summer. Summers are also quite humid. Winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold, but can sometimes be cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Who Lives in Archer City?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 825 | — | |
| 1920 | 689 | −16.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,512 | 119.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,675 | 10.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,901 | 13.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,974 | 3.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,722 | −12.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,862 | 8.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,748 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,848 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,834 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,601 | −12.7% | |
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The population of Archer City has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 825 people. The population grew over time, reaching its highest point in 1960 with 1,974 residents. By the 2020 United States census, the population was 1,601 people.
In 2020, there were 1,601 people living in Archer City. These people lived in 717 households, and 340 of these were families. Most of the people living in Archer City were White (85.7%). Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed heritage. About 7.31% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Archer City
Students in Archer City attend schools run by the Archer City Independent School District. There is one main campus for all students. This campus includes Archer City High School for grades 7 through 12. It also has Archer City Elementary School for younger students, from kindergarten to 6th grade.
Famous People From Archer City
Some notable people have connections to Archer City:
- Maurice Benton Ball: He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1963 to 1965.
- Angela Kinsey: An Actress famous for her role in the TV show The Office. She was born in Archer City in 1971.
- Larry McMurtry: A well-known novelist and screenwriter.
- Graham B. Purcell, Jr.: He was a U.S. representative for Texas's 13th congressional district.
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Archer County Courthouse
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County Courthouse Jail
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Downtown Archer City
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City Hall in Archer City
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Historic buildings in Archer City
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See also
In Spanish: Archer City para niños
