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Exeter, CA
City in Tulare County, California.
Population
10,258
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,140
ZIP codes
0
Exeter and its ZIP codes
Exeter at a glance
- Exeter is about 16 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,769, 24% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,600 (58% below California) and median rent is $1,286 a month.
Local data for Exeter, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Exeter, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,769
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$307,600
Median rent
$1,286/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,599), German Americans (613), Irish Americans (374).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tulare County. PPP loans are for Exeter.
Unemployment rate
10.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,792
174,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,098
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.05B
FY 2026, $4,340 per person
How people get to work
Exeter, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Exeter, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,796
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
3,871
2.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 37°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Exeter, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Exeter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ToolevilleCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.1 |
| FarmersvilleCity | 3.6 mi | 2.3 |
| TonyvilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Linnell CampCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| HypericumCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| LindcoveCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| El RanchoCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0 |
| LindsayCity | 6.6 mi | 2.9 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| WoodlakeCity | 8.5 mi | 2.8 |
| VisaliaCity | 9 mi | 38.5 |
| Lemon CoveCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.3 |
| East Tulare VillaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Patterson TractCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| StrathmoreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Exeter, CA in?
- Exeter is in Tulare County, California.
- What is the population of Exeter, CA?
- About 10,258 people live in Exeter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Exeter?
- Nearby places include Tooleville (1.6 mi), Farmersville (3.6 mi), Tonyville (4.3 mi), Linnell Camp (4.5 mi), Hypericum (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023