Archer City, Texas facts for kids
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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 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.
The city is named for Branch Tanner Archer, a commissioner for the Republic of Texas.
Geography
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km2), of which 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) is covered by water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized as very hot, with humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Archer City has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,372 | 85.7% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 14 | 0.87% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 18 | 1.12% |
| Asian (NH) | 2 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.19% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 75 | 4.68% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 | 7.31% |
| Total | 1,601 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,601 people, 717 households, and 340 families residing in the city.
Education
Archer City is served by the Archer City Independent School District, with one campus consisting of Archer City High School (grades 7–12) and Archer City Elementary School (grades K–6).
Notable people
- Maurice Benton Ball, served in the Texas House of Representatives 1963–1965.
- Angela Kinsey Actress in The Office, born in Archer City in 1971
- Larry McMurtry, novelist and screenwriter
- Graham B. Purcell, Jr., U.S. representative from Texas's 13th congressional district
Gallery
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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
