Geography of Archer County
Archer County sits at roughly 33.62° N and 98.69° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 910 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Archer City, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 9,129 residents across 910 square miles, Archer County has a population density of about 10.0 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Archer City
Archer City serves as the seat of government for Archer County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Archer County was established in 1858 and was named for Branch Tanner Archer, a commissioner for the Republic of Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Fannin County.
Archer County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Archer County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Archer County, Texas located?+
Archer County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.615° N, 98.688° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48009. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Archer County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Archer County in square miles?+
Archer County covers approximately 910 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 126th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Archer County, Texas?+
Archer County has a population of approximately 9,129 residents. With 910 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 10.0 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Archer County the 172nd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Archer County?+
Archer City is the county seat of Archer County, Texas, which was organized in 1858 and named for Branch Tanner Archer, a commissioner for the Republic of Texas. Archer County was originally carved out of Fannin County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Archer County are located in Archer City.
Which Texas counties border Archer County?+
Archer County shares borders with Jack, Baylor, Young, Wichita, and Clay counties. These 5 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Archer County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Archer County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Archer County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Archer County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Archer County is 48009, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 009. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.