Exeter, California Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Exeter, California is 10,280 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 494th-largest city in California. The median household income is $71,198, the median home value is $273,500, and the median age is 33.1.

The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (10,341 → 10,186).

10,280

Population

4149

People / sq mi

$71,198

Median Income

$273,500

Median Home Value

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Exeter covers 2.5 sq mi of land at 4149 people per square mile.

About Exeter, CA

Educational attainment is the headline number in Exeter: 13.4% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Exeter is a city in California with a population of 10,280.

The typical household here earns about $71,198, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.6%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $273,500, with typical rent around $1,207.

Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 13.4%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Exeter city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Exeter city had a population of 10,341 in 2010 and 10,186 in 2024, a -1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,508 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: -0.11%.

Exeter city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

10,186

Population (2024)

10,341

Population (2010)

10,508

Peak (2018)

-0.11%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	10,341	-	-	estimate
2011	10,375	+34	+0.33%	estimate
2012	10,420	+45	+0.43%	estimate
2013	10,458	+38	+0.36%	estimate
2014	10,490	+32	+0.31%	estimate
2015	10,486	-4	-0.04%	estimate
2016	10,477	-9	-0.09%	estimate
2017	10,502	+25	+0.24%	estimate
2018	10,508	+6	+0.06%	estimate
2019	10,485	-23	-0.22%	estimate
2020	10,323	-162	-1.55%	estimate
2021	10,314	-9	-0.09%	estimate
2022	10,267	-47	-0.46%	estimate
2023	10,224	-43	-0.42%	estimate
2024	10,186	-38	-0.37%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	57.4%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$71,198

Median Household Income

$35,747

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$273,500

Median Home Value

$1,207

Median Rent

56.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

83.9%

High School+

13.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

76.3%

Public Transit

5.3%

Work From Home

20.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

11.6%

Foreign Born

68.4%

Non-English at Home

4.3%

Veterans

14.3%

With Disability

94.7%

Health Insurance

94.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.8%
Manufacturing	11.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.1%
Construction	8.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	7.8%
Public Administration	7.4%
Retail Trade	6.2%
Agriculture & Mining	5.0%
Information	4.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	3.6%
Transportation & Warehousing	0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exeter, California has a population of 10,280 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 494th-largest city in California.

The median household income in Exeter, California is $71,198, with 15.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Exeter, California is $273,500, with median monthly rent at $1,207 and a homeownership rate of 56.6%.

The median age in Exeter, California is 33.1 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

The population has declined 1.5% since 2010 (10,341 → 10,186).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.