Archer Lodge, North Carolina
Archer Lodge: City in North Carolina, United States of America
About
Archer Lodge is a city located in the county of Johnston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,292 and a population density of 462 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,322 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Archer Lodge
| Population : | 5,322 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Johnston County |
| Area : | 9.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 331 feet / 101, 103 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:34:17 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 572 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 19.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Archer Lodge is located at 35°41'39"N 78°22'32"W (35.6940400, -78.3755600).
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Demographics
The population of Archer Lodge increased by 19.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,292 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,357 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,406 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,473 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,557 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,663 | 2.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,766 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,887 | 2.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,024 | 2.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,159 | 2.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,322 | 3.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 31,563 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 33,052 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,268 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 33,055 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 47.4% |
| White only, percent : | 96.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,886 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,723 |
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,723 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $128,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,240 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $576 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $745 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 73 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,768 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.14 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 81,038 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 214,242 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 189,307 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 566,621 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,654 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,117 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,393 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 843 |
| 2019 total employment : | 8,903 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 337,828 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.3% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,271 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,208 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,834 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 822 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 100 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,982 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 476 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,556 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 18.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,794.69 |
Schools in Archer Lodge
College & universities near Archer Lodge, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198774 | Johnston Community College | Smithfield (NC) | 27577-2350 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Archer Lodge, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Archer Lodge
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Post Office | Clayton (NC) | 27520 |
Other cities in Johnston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 26,458 | Town in North Carolina |
| Smithfield | 13,333 | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina |
| Selma | 7,323 | Town of the United States |
| Benson | 4,024 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Four Oaks | 2,387 | Town of the United States |
| Wilsons Mills | 2,277 | Park in the United States of America |
| Pine Level | 1,861 | City in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Kenly | 1,624 | Town of the United States |
| Princeton | 1,425 | Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Micro | 553 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Archer Lodge distances to largest North Carolina cities
