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Exton

Pennsylvania · 6,772 residents · 3.127 sq mi
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Exton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,697. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $554,200. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,772
+59%since 2000
from 4,267 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,166 / sq mi
+42%since 2009
from 1,522 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
−4%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K1990201020202024Exton
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.5%(640)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(297)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(286)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.7%(317)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(378)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3426.1%(1,765)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.1%(1,224)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(702)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648%(544)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.1%(414)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.9%(195)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.1%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,697
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,240 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,850
+71%since 2000
from $38,589 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+1%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$554,200
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,202
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $997 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
70.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−1%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Exton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(3,705)
Black3.9%(168)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(80)
Asian6%(257)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(4,380)
Black1.8%(121)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(229)
Asian24.7%(1,670)
Other5.5%(372)
Diversity Score
65
+50%since 2009
from 43 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(75)
Colombian0.8%(54)
Cuban0.4%(26)
Salvadoran0.3%(18)
Puerto Rican0.2%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian21.4%(1,449)
Pakistani0.9%(63)
Bangladeshi0.8%(56)
Chinese0.7%(49)
Korean0.3%(19)
Filipino0.3%(19)
Taiwanese0.1%(7)
Ancestry
Irish22.5%(1,524)
German17.4%(1,175)
Italian12.5%(844)
English7.3%(496)
Polish2.1%(142)
Russian1.3%(89)
French1.2%(81)
Scottish1%(67)
American0.9%(61)
Arab0.9%(59)
Egyptian0.7%(45)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.6%(42)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(37)
Canadian0.5%(31)
West Indian0.5%(31)
Greek0.4%(30)
British0.4%(28)
Belgian0.4%(26)
Swedish0.3%(23)
Ukrainian0.3%(23)
Norwegian0.3%(22)
Welsh0.3%(19)
Swiss0.3%(18)
Iranian0.2%(15)
Syrian0.2%(14)
Croatian0.2%(11)
Czech0.1%(9)
Jamaican0.1%(9)
Dutch0.1%(6)
Lithuanian0.1%(5)
Danish0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.0%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
21.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2017
from 94.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 81.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.5%(748)
Married65.2%(1,776)
Widowed0.7%(20)
Divorced6.6%(180)
Women 15+
Never married25.6%(722)
Married61.2%(1,730)
Widowed6.1%(171)
Divorced7.2%(202)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Exton, Pennsylvania?

Exton, Pennsylvania has about 6,772 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Exton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Exton, Pennsylvania earns about $120,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Exton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Exton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $554,200, and the typical rent is about $2,202 a month.

How educated are people in Exton, Pennsylvania?

About 68.6% of adults age 25 and over in Exton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Exton, Pennsylvania?

About 3.2% of people in Exton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Exton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Exton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,176 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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