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Archer City, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Archer City is 1,700, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, with the town’s history and rural setting drawing in both visitors and residents.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1880
  • County: Archer County
  • Land area: 2.2 square miles
  • Population density: 773 people per square mile
  • Area code: 940
  • Zip code: 76351

Geography and Location

Archer City is located in northern Texas, about 25 miles south of Wichita Falls, serving as the county seat of Archer County. The town is part of the larger North Texas region, characterized by rolling plains and wide open spaces. Archer City is known for its connection to author Larry McMurtry, whose novels, such as “The Last Picture Show,” are set in the town. McMurtry’s bookstore, Booked Up, remains a key attraction for visitors. The town experiences a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters, typical of the Texas plains. The local economy is driven by agriculture, oil production, and small businesses, with some residents commuting to Wichita Falls for work. U.S. Route 79 and State Highway 25 provide connections to nearby towns and cities. Archer City’s small-town atmosphere, literary history, and proximity to larger urban centers make it a unique and peaceful place to live.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.2 years
Median household income: $29,886
Median house value: $40,400

Population by Race

Races in Archer City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
  • Hispanic (2.3%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Other race (0.8%)

Ancestries: United States (15.0%), Irish (11.1%), German (9.1%), English (5.0%), French (2.1%), Dutch (1.3%).

Elevation: 1069 feet

Land area: 2.2 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Archer City

  • High school or higher: 73.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Archer City city

  • Never married: 16.3%
  • Now married: 58.4%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 13.3%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +47 (+2.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Archer City:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Archer City:

  • SHEPPARD AFB/WICHITA FALLS MUNI (about 29 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Abbreviation: SPS)
  • LAWTON-FORT SILL REGIONAL (about 69 miles; LAWTON, OK; Abbreviation: LAW)
  • HENRY POST AAF (about 74 miles; FORT SILL, OK; Abbreviation: FSI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Archer City:

  • ARCHER CITY MUNI (about 2 miles; ARCHER CITY, TX; Abbreviation: T39)
  • KICKAPOO DOWNTOWN AIRPARK (about 21 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Abbreviation: T47)
  • OLNEY MUNI (about 22 miles; OLNEY, TX; Abbreviation: ONY)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Archer City:

  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 20 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,619)
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; LAWTON, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,529)
  • TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 100 miles; STEPHENVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,068)
  • NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE (about 104 miles; GAINESVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,018)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (about 107 miles; DENTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 21,673)
  • TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (about 107 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 15,454)
  • TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY (about 108 miles; DENTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,746)

Schools

Public high school in Archer City:

  • ARCHER CITY H S (Students: 262; Location: 600 S ASH; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Archer City:

  • ARCHER CITY EL (Students: 276; Location: 600 S ASH; Grades: PK – 06)

Libraries

Library in Archer City:

  • ARCHER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $58,688; Location: 105 N CENTER; 16,284 books; 243 audio materials; 1,747 video materials; 3 serial subscriptions)

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