Exton, PA Demographics

A map of Exton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,380	3,347	64.7%	59.5%
Asian	1,670	1,696	24.7%	30.2%
Hispanic	229	154	3.4%	2.7%
Multiracial	194	181	2.9%	3.2%
Native American/Other	178	37	2.6%	0.7%
Black	121	207	1.8%	3.7%

Exton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,772, a large increase from the 5,622 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.7% White, 24.7% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Exton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Exton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Exton, that probability was 55.1% in 2020 and 51.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Exton is ranked the 181st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Exton was ranked the 233rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Exton's White Population

4,380 residents of Exton, or 64.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Exton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Exton ranks 1792nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exton's White population has grown by an estimated 30.9%. White residents' share of Exton's population has increased from 59.5% to 64.7%.

Exton is more White than neighboring Frazer (61% White). Exton is less White than neighboring Lionville (69.5% White), Eagleview (88.3% White), Eagle (72.4% White), and West Chester (72.7% White).

Exton's Black Population

121 residents of Exton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Exton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Exton ranks 397th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exton's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Black residents' share of Exton's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.8%.

Exton is more Black than neighboring Eagleview (1.4% Black). Exton is less Black than neighboring Lionville (2.9% Black), Eagle (4.6% Black), Frazer (6% Black), and West Chester (13.5% Black).

Exton's Asian Population

1,670 residents of Exton, or 24.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Exton is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Exton ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of Exton's population has decreased from 30.2% to 24.7%.

Exton is more Asian than neighboring Lionville (11.4% Asian), Eagleview (2.2% Asian), Eagle (0% Asian), and West Chester (2.1% Asian). Exton is less Asian than neighboring Frazer (27.7% Asian).

Exton's Hispanic Population

229 residents of Exton, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Exton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Exton ranks 820th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Exton's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.4%.

Exton is more Hispanic than neighboring Frazer (2.4% Hispanic). Exton is less Hispanic than neighboring Lionville (10% Hispanic), Eagle (15.3% Hispanic), and West Chester (8.3% Hispanic).

Exton's Native American/Other Population

178 residents of Exton, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Exton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Exton ranks 447th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 381.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Exton's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.6%.

Exton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lionville (0% Native American/Other), Eagleview (0.3% Native American/Other), Eagle (0% Native American/Other), Frazer (0.1% Native American/Other), and West Chester (0.1% Native American/Other).

Exton's Multiracial Population

194 residents of Exton, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Exton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Exton ranks 1022nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Exton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Exton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Exton is more Multiracial than neighboring Frazer (2.7% Multiracial). Exton is less Multiracial than neighboring Lionville (6.1% Multiracial), Eagleview (4.3% Multiracial), Eagle (7.7% Multiracial), and West Chester (3.3% 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.