Upper Exeter is a CDP located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Upper Exeter has a 2024 population of 1,015. Upper Exeter is currently growing at a rate of 2.22% annually but its population has decreased by -7.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,097 in 2020.
The average household income in Upper Exeter is $98,957 with a poverty rate of 11.63%. The median age in Upper Exeter is 30 years: 29.1 years for males, and 32 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Upper Exeter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 939 | 96.7% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.03% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 379 | 2.56 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Married | 259 | 2.95 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.19 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Male | 24 | 2.04 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 22 | 3.18 | 100 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
87.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 2.43% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 4.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 15.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 6.2% |
| High School Graduate | 293 | 39.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 231 | 31.13% |
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 | 716 | 700 | 154 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,375 | $61,111 | $51,518 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,938 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,486 | $56,309 | $78,393 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,130 | $56,686 | $0 |
| Some College | $24,199 | $0 | $23,906 |
$55,130
Average Earnings
$56,686
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Upper Exeter residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 931 | 112 | 12.03% |
11.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.99%
Male Poverty Rate
9.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Upper Exeter is White, with 12.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Upper Exeter is White, with 12.03% 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 9.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.86% |
| High School | 11.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.41% |
| Male Employed | 3.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,686 | $111,585 |
| Households | $81,120 | $98,957 |
| Married Families | $82,229 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,548 | $39,531 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.3%
Male Marriage Rate
66.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
188
Number of Veterans
188
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 106 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 106 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 24.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
79.81%
Born in Upper Exeter
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
98.97% of Upper Exeter residents were born in the United States, with 79.81% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,015 | 22 | 2.22% |
| 2023 | 993 | 22 | 2.27% |
| 2022 | 971 | -57 | -5.54% |
| 2021 | 1,028 | -69 | -6.29% |
| 2020 | 1,097 | 341 | 45.11% |
| 2019 | 756 | -54 | -6.67% |
| 2018 | 810 | 72 | 9.76% |
| 2017 | 738 | -76 | -9.34% |
| 2016 | 814 | 185 | 29.41% |
| 2015 | 629 | -11 | -1.72% |
| 2014 | 640 | 7 | 1.11% |
| 2013 | 633 | -40 | -5.94% |
| 2012 | 673 | -17 | -2.46% |
| 2011 | 690 | -17 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 707 | 0 | 0% |