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Exton

Pennsylvania · 4,842 residents · 3.127 sq mi
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Exton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,829. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% 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 $385,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 74% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,842
+13%since 2000
from 4,267 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,548 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+9%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K1990201020202024Exton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,829
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,240 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,084
+32%since 2000
from $38,589 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$385,200
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,325
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $997 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
59.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+77%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(3,705)
Black3.9%(168)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(80)
Asian6%(257)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(1,173)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(3,602)
Black4%(194)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(90)
Asian17.5%(849)
Other1.7%(81)
Diversity Score50.9%(2,466)
Diversity Score
51
+85%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Exton, Pennsylvania?

Exton, Pennsylvania has about 4,842 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Exton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Exton, Pennsylvania earns about $87,829 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 $385,200, and the typical rent is about $1,325 a month.

How educated are people in Exton, Pennsylvania?

About 59.0% 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 1.8% 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 2,246 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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