Exeter is a borough located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Exeter has a 2024 population of 5,530. Exeter is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 0.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,506 in 2020.
The average household income in Exeter is $79,973 with a poverty rate of 11.45%. The median age in Exeter is 50.9 years: 48.6 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Exeter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,417 | 98.33% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 1.63% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,486 | 2.17 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 1,155 | 1.14 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Married | 843 | 2.95 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Female | 399 | 3.07 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Male | 89 | 4.02 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 2.82% |
| Associates Degree | 332 | 8.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 611 | 14.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 311 | 7.5% |
| High School Graduate | 1,971 | 47.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 182 | 4.39% |
| Some College | 623 | 15.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,054 | 3,822 | 922 |
| Hispanic | 93 | 26 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.28%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,176 | $86,094 | $58,523 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,066 | $76,053 | $69,432 |
| High School Graduate | $35,597 | $38,900 | $27,903 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $33,095 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,326 | $69,407 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $45,116 | $67,375 | $34,250 |
$45,326
Average Earnings
$69,407
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.61% of Exeter residents speak only English, while 3.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,245 | 596 | 11.36% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 20 | 13.89% |
| Multiple | 90 | 19 | 21.11% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
11.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.25%
Male Poverty Rate
8.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Exeter is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Exeter is White, with 11.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.15% |
| High School | 11.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.72% |
| Some College | 3.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.21% |
| Male Employed | 3.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,054 | $93,119 |
| Households | $60,463 | $79,973 |
| Married Families | $96,706 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,884 | $60,880 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
390
Number of Veterans
380
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 95 |
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 200 |
| 55 to 64 | 123 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 390 | 8.81% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.82%
Born in Exeter
99.51%
Native Born
0.49%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
99.51% of Exeter residents were born in the United States, with 84.82% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,560 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 5,554 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2027 | 5,548 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2026 | 5,542 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 5,536 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2024 | 5,530 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 5,524 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 5,516 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 5,519 | 13 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 5,506 | -27 | -0.49% |
| 2019 | 5,533 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 5,540 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5,540 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 5,538 | -23 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 5,561 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2014 | 5,569 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 5,570 | -18 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 5,588 | -14 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 5,602 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 5,605 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,955 | 264 | 4.64% |
| 1990 | 5,691 | 198 | 3.6% |
| 1980 | 5,493 | 823 | 17.62% |
| 1970 | 4,670 | -77 | -1.62% |
| 1960 | 4,747 | -383 | -7.47% |
| 1950 | 5,130 | -672 | -11.58% |
| 1940 | 5,802 | 78 | 1.36% |
| 1930 | 5,724 | 1,548 | 37.07% |
| 1920 | 4,176 | 639 | 18.07% |
| 1910 | 3,537 | -2,023 | -36.38% |