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The current estimated population of Archie is 1,300, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained steady, reflecting its small-town, rural character in western Missouri.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1880
  • County: Cass County
  • Land area: 1.1 square miles
  • Population density: 1,182 people per square mile
  • Area code: 816
  • Zip code: 64725

Geography and Location

Archie is a small town located in Cass County, in western Missouri, about 40 miles south of Kansas City. The town is part of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, offering residents access to urban amenities while maintaining a rural, small-town atmosphere. Archie is surrounded by rolling farmland, with agriculture playing a key role in the local economy. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters, typical of the Midwest. U.S. Route 71 runs near the town, providing easy access to the larger cities in the region, including Kansas City. The local economy is supported by agriculture, small businesses, and services that cater to the surrounding rural community. Archie’s combination of rural charm and proximity to a major urban area makes it an appealing place for families and commuters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.7 years
Median household income: $36,944
Median house value: $75,100

Population by Race

Races in Archie:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)

Ancestries: German (21.9%), Irish (21.0%), English (12.2%), United States (10.6%), Scotch-Irish (5.1%), French (2.8%).

Elevation: 832 feet

Land area: 1.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Archie

  • High school or higher: 82.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 33.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Archie city

  • Never married: 15.8%
  • Now married: 64.8%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

0.1% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +70 (+8.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Archie:

  • CASS MEDICAL CENTER (about 11 miles; HARRISONVILLE, MO)
  • BATES COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; BUTLER, MO)
  • LEES SUMMIT HOSPITAL (about 30 miles; LEES SUMMIT, MO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Archie:

  • CHARLES B. WHEELER DOWNTOWN (about 47 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MKC)
  • KANSAS CITY INTL (about 61 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MCI)
  • JOPLIN REGIONAL (about 93 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Abbreviation: JLN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Archie:

  • LAWRENCE SMITH MEMORIAL (about 9 miles; HARRISONVILLE, MO; Abbreviation: LRY)
  • BUTLER MEMORIAL (about 14 miles; BUTLER, MO; Abbreviation: BUM)
  • HILLSIDE (about 29 miles; STILWELL, KS; Abbreviation: 63K)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Archie:

  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; LEES SUMMIT, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,576)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 38 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,189)
  • JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,857)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (about 41 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,830)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 43 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,259)
  • CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 48 miles; Warrensburg, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,957)
  • UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (about 51 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,168)

Public primary/middle schools in Archie:

  • CASS CO. ELEM. (Students: 320; Location: 302 W STATE RTE A; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ARCHIE HIGH (Students: 282; Location: 302 W STATE RTE A; Grades: 06 – 12)

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