Exeter Population

1890–2026

5,603

2026 projection

1.6% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Exeter. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,603+160.29%
20255,587+110.20%
20245,576+300.54%
20235,546+250.45%
20225,521-10.02%
20215,522+80.15%
20205,514-80.14%
20195,522-80.14%
20185,530-10.02%
20175,53100.00%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Exeter is growing faster than Pennsylvania, and slower than Luzerne County and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Luzerne County+2.1%
  • Exeter+1.4%
  • Pennsylvania+0.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Exeter Demographics

51.5median age

Median age

Female51.2 yrs
Male51.8 yrs

Adults

4,481
1,478 seniors (65+) · 33% of adults3,003 other adults

Sex

Female 54.1% · 3,000Male 45.9% · 2,541

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 55 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Exeter Income

$57,639median household income

Median household income

$57,639

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,365

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.1%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Exeter Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%45%34%
Never married33%34%32%
Divorced13%11%15%
Widowed13%10%16%
Separated1%<1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201