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Exeter

New Hampshire · 9,242 residents · 4.496 sq mi
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Exeter has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,073. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,500. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,242
−5%since 2000
from 9,759 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,056 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+11%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,073
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,279 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,274
+39%since 2000
from $24,663 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+49%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(9,436)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(75)
Asian0.9%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(521)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(8,695)
Black0.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(148)
Asian1.9%(179)
Other0.7%(66)
Diversity Score11.8%(1,090)
Diversity Score
12
+121%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Exeter, New Hampshire?

Exeter, New Hampshire has about 9,242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Exeter, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Exeter, New Hampshire earns about $56,073 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Exeter, New Hampshire expensive?

In Exeter, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $238,500, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Exeter, New Hampshire?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in Exeter, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Exeter, New Hampshire?

About 6.5% of people in Exeter, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Exeter, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Exeter, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 314 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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