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CITY · 2020 ACS

Exeter

California · 10,321 residents · 2.478 sq mi
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Exeter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,605. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,000. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,321
+13%since 2000
from 9,168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.0
+16%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(664)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(733)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(883)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198%(824)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(688)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.3%(1,371)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(1,324)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.2%(1,158)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6410.9%(1,121)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.7%(898)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.6%(474)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(183)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,605
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,738 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,171
+61%since 2000
from $13,795 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
39.3% rent
Afford Score
4.6
−3%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Exeter on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(5,266)
Black0.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(3,507)
Asian1.3%(117)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(4,389)
Black0.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino51.2%(5,287)
Asian1.2%(126)
Other2.6%(267)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican45.8%(4,780)
Salvadoran1%(103)
Puerto Rican0.1%(12)
Colombian0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.1%(217)
Japanese0.8%(88)
Chinese0.1%(10)
Korean0.1%(7)
Ancestry
German6.4%(667)
Irish5.4%(565)
English4.7%(495)
American2.4%(255)
Portuguese1.1%(115)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(90)
Scottish0.9%(89)
Polish0.8%(87)
British0.8%(83)
French0.8%(81)
Dutch0.7%(70)
Norwegian0.6%(61)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.5%(48)
Italian0.4%(46)
Swedish0.3%(35)
Jamaican0.3%(31)
Swiss0.2%(23)
Russian0.2%(16)
Danish0.1%(14)
Hungarian0.1%(13)
Welsh0.1%(12)
Romanian0.1%(11)
Serbian0.1%(11)
Czech0.1%(9)
Australian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.3%(1,516)
Married44.3%(1,712)
Widowed3.4%(133)
Divorced13%(501)
Women 15+
Never married34.5%(1,349)
Married42.6%(1,668)
Widowed11.4%(446)
Divorced11.5%(451)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Exeter, California?

Exeter, California has about 10,321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Exeter, California?

The typical household in Exeter, California earns about $48,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Exeter, California expensive?

In Exeter, California, the median home is worth about $224,000, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Exeter, California?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Exeter, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Exeter, California?

About 21.8% of people in Exeter, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Exeter, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Exeter, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,045 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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