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Exton

Pennsylvania · 5,622 residents · 3.127 sq mi
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Exton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,434. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $376,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,622
+32%since 2000
from 4,267 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,798 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K1990201020202024Exton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,434
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,240 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,562
+34%since 2000
from $38,589 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,681
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $997 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
63.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(3,347)
Black3.7%(207)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(154)
Asian30.2%(1,696)
Other0.7%(40)
Diversity Score65.3%(3,673)
Diversity Score
65
+138%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
24.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Exton, Pennsylvania?

Exton, Pennsylvania has about 5,622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Exton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Exton, Pennsylvania earns about $115,434 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 $376,100, and the typical rent is about $1,681 a month.

How educated are people in Exton, Pennsylvania?

About 66.7% 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 4.2% 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 3,026 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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