Exeter, CA Demographics

A map of Exeter's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	6,000	5,287	58.5%	51.2%
White	3,734	4,389	36.4%	42.5%
Asian	359	126	3.5%	1.2%
Multiracial	105	335	1.0%	3.2%
Native American/Other	45	139	0.4%	1.3%
Black	15	45	0.1%	0.4%

Exeter, California has an estimated population of 10,258, a less than 1% change from the 10,321 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.5% Hispanic, 36.4% White, 3.5% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Exeter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Exeter has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Exeter, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 52.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Exeter is ranked the 492nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Exeter was ranked the 491st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Exeter's White Population

3,734 residents of Exeter, or 36.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Exeter is slightly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Exeter ranks 1039th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exeter's White population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. White residents' share of Exeter's population has decreased from 42.5% to 36.4%.

Exeter is more White than neighboring Farmersville (10% White), Tonyville (0% White), Linnell Camp (0% White), and Hypericum (0% White). Exeter is less White than neighboring Tooleville (59.3% White).

Exeter's Black Population

15 residents of Exeter, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Exeter is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Exeter ranks 1106th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exeter's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Exeter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Exeter is more Black than neighboring Tooleville (0% Black), Farmersville (0% Black), Tonyville (0% Black), Linnell Camp (0% Black), and Hypericum (0% Black).

Exeter's Asian Population

359 residents of Exeter, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Exeter is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Exeter ranks 1069th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exeter's Asian population has grown by an estimated 184.9%. Asian residents' share of Exeter's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.5%.

Exeter is more Asian than neighboring Tooleville (0% Asian), Farmersville (0.1% Asian), Tonyville (0% Asian), Linnell Camp (0% Asian), and Hypericum (0% Asian).

Exeter's Hispanic Population

6,000 residents of Exeter, or 58.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Exeter is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Exeter ranks 386th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exeter's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Exeter's population has increased from 51.2% to 58.5%.

Exeter is more Hispanic than neighboring Tooleville (40.7% Hispanic). Exeter is less Hispanic than neighboring Farmersville (88.8% Hispanic), Tonyville (100% Hispanic), Linnell Camp (100% Hispanic), and Hypericum (100% Hispanic).

Exeter's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Exeter, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Exeter is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Exeter ranks 725th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exeter's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Exeter's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.4%.

Exeter is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tooleville (0% Native American/Other), Tonyville (0% Native American/Other), Linnell Camp (0% Native American/Other), and Hypericum (0% Native American/Other).

Exeter's Multiracial Population

105 residents of Exeter, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Exeter is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Exeter ranks 1142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exeter's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Exeter's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.0%.

Exeter is more Multiracial than neighboring Tooleville (0% Multiracial), Farmersville (0.7% Multiracial), Tonyville (0% Multiracial), Linnell Camp (0% Multiracial), and Hypericum (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.