Census-designated place · New Hampshire
Exeter CDP, New Hampshire
Exeter CDP, census-designated place, in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Exeter CDP had 9,964 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±700). GEOID 3325300.
Residents, 2020-2024
9,964
±700 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 10,109
Median household income
$87,346
±$20,602 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$357,500
±$79,795 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,711
±$288 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Exeter CDP and what county is it in?
Exeter CDP is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It covers 4.5 square miles of land, 2,248 residents per square mile in 2020.
Exeter CDP is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Exeter CDP lies entirely within Exeter, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Exeter CDP, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Exeter CDP's population at 9,964 (±700). The 2020 Census counted 10,109 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Exeter CDP is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Exeter CDP | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,964 ±700 | 319,082 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,529 ±345 | 127,570 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16 ±0.14 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,875 ±399 | 137,794 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Exeter CDP?
The median resident of Exeter CDP is 43.8 years old; 14.7% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 5.1%. 6.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Exeter CDP | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 ±4.3 | 45.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.7% ±2.9 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9% ±3.5 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 43.6% ±3.3 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% ±2.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.7% ±4.5 pts | 89.5% | −5.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±2.6 pts | 1.9% | +3.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.3% ±2.9 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.8% ±3.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±2.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5% ±2.5 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±1.5 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.4% ±5.2 pts | 45.7% | +19.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 28.0% ±5.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.1% ±5.5 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.7% ±4.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Exeter CDP earn?
Half of Exeter CDP's 4,529 households earn less than $87,346 a year (±$20,602), against $118,331 in Rockingham County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $85,626 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Exeter CDP | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,346 ±$20,602 | $118,331 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $125,098 ±$11,863 | $149,721 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,261 ±$7,638 | $61,558 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±2.3 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8% ±5.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2% ±2.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% ±2.5 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1% ±4.3 pts | 95.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Exeter CDP?
Owners occupy 61.7% of Exeter CDP's occupied homes and renters 38.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $357,500 by its owner (±$79,795). The median renter pays $1,711 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Exeter CDP | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $357,500 ±$79,795 | $497,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,711 ±$288 | $1,687 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0% ±9.5 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,719 ±$169 | $2,669 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.7% ±6.4 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.3% ±6.4 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Housing units | 4,875 ±399 | 137,794 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% ±4.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 36.1% ±6.2 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.6% ±4.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2% ±2.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.2% ±6.1 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2% ±2.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Exeter CDP work and get to work?
70.2% of Exeter CDP's workers drive alone and 19.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Exeter CDP | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.7% ±3.4 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±2.5 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.2% ±5.1 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0% ±2.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±1.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.4% ±4.1 pts | 19.4% | +13.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min ±2.6 | 28.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Exeter CDP?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Exeter CDP, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $73,170 (Tract 1062) to $112,625 (Tract 1064).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1062Rockingham County | 4,979 | $73,170 |
| Tract 1064Rockingham County | 4,428 | $112,625 |
| Tract 610.01Rockingham County | 6,744 | $118,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Exeter CDP) · Census block assignment files
How does Exeter CDP compare with other places in New Hampshire?
Exeter CDP ranks 145th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 34th | 241 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th | 241 |
| Median household income | 145th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 33rd | 240 |
| Median home value | 131st | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 41st | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 109th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th | 239 |
| Median age | 146th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 206th | 241 |
| Work from home | 66th | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 176th | 241 |
Exeter CDP's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Exeter CDP with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Exeter CDP?
11 of the 57 figures for Exeter CDP on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Exeter CDP are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.