Geography of Archer County
Small towns and open country define Archer County. Its 9,129 residents are spread across 910 square miles, giving the county a density typical of rural Texas.
It lies in the North Texas region at about 33.62° N, 98.69° W and is 126th in size among Texas's 254 counties. Archer County shares boundaries with 5 other Texas counties, and the closest major cities are Wichita Falls (about 23 miles away in a straight line) and Fort Worth (about 99 miles).
North Texas runs from the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex out to the Red River and the Rolling Plains. It mixes one of America's largest urban regions with wheat fields, cattle country and small towns that grew up along railroads.
For a broader view of how Archer County fits within the state, download our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF — a printable, high-resolution reference showing all 254 Texas counties labeled with their county seats.
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
If you need an official record from Archer County — a deed, a birth certificate, a court filing — Archer City is where it is kept. Like every Texas county seat, it hosts the courthouse and the main offices of county government. For many residents, a trip to Archer City combines county business with groceries, school events and church.
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. Figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau; answers are written and reviewed by the Texas County Map team.
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?+
Use the "Download PDF" button below the Archer County map on this page to save a letter-size PDF of the county boundary, neighboring counties and incorporated places, drawn from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 boundary files. The "Official TxDOT road map" button downloads the Texas Department of Transportation county road mapbook for Archer County. Both files are stored on this site and download directly. Our free Texas map with counties and cities PDF shows all 254 counties on one sheet.
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.