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Archer, Florida Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Archer is 1,200, with a gender distribution of 47% male and 53% female. The population has remained stable, benefiting from its rural charm and proximity to Gainesville.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1850
  • County: Alachua County
  • Land area: 9.3 square miles
  • Population density: 129 people per square mile
  • Area code: 352
  • Zip code: 32618

Geography and Location

Archer is a small town located in north-central Florida, within Alachua County. The town is about 15 miles southwest of Gainesville, home to the University of Florida, making it a popular residential area for those seeking a quieter, rural lifestyle while still being close to urban amenities. Archer has a humid subtropical climate, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The town is surrounded by farmland, forests, and wetlands, typical of Florida’s inland regions. State Road 24 runs through Archer, providing easy access to Gainesville and other parts of the region. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with small businesses and services catering to the surrounding rural community. Archer’s proximity to Gainesville allows residents to enjoy the benefits of a larger city while living in a peaceful, rural setting.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.6 years
Median household income: $27,875
Median house value: $56,100

Population by Race

Races in Archer:

  • White Non-Hispanic (58.7%)
  • Black (37.6%)
  • Hispanic (2.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)

Ancestries: United States (13.2%), Irish (9.4%), English (7.6%), German (7.2%), Scotch-Irish (3.3%), Italian (2.2%).

Elevation: 88 feet

Land area: 2.4 square miles

Map of Archer, FL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Archer

  • High school or higher: 75.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Archer city

  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 44.1%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

2.3% Foreign born (0.6% Europe, 0.6% Africa, 0.5% North America, 0.4% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -97 (-7.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Archer:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Archer:

  • GAINESVILLE RGNL (about 21 miles; GAINESVILLE, FL; Abbreviation: GNV)
  • OCALA INTL-JIM TAYLOR FIELD (about 33 miles; OCALA, FL; Abbreviation: OCF)
  • ST AUGUSTINE (about 87 miles; ST AUGUSTINE, FL; Abbreviation: SGJ)

Other public-use airports nearest to Archer:

Amtrak station near Archer:

  • 16 miles: GAINESVILLE (116 INDUSTRIAL BLVD.) – Bus Station. Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Archer:

  • SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 13 miles; GAINESVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 7,942)
  • UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (about 16 miles; GAINESVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 41,543)
  • CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 35 miles; OCALA, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,101)
  • SAINT JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; PALATKA, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,509)
  • FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE (about 82 miles; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,495)
  • SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY (about 85 miles; ST LEO, FL; Full-time enrollment: 6,597)
  • PASCO-HERNANDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 86 miles; NEW PORT RICHEY, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,868)

Public primary/middle school in Archer:

  • ARCHER COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Students: 344; Location: 14533 SW 170 STREET; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle school in Archer:

  • JORDAN GLEN SCHOOL (Students: 99; Location: 12425 SW 154TH ST; Grades: KG – 8)

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