Exeter town, Rhode Island
Exeter town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Exeter town is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Rhode Island. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,540. The land area covers 57.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,540 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,416 | ±231 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,528 | ±226 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,416 | ±231 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 112 | ±117 |
| Median Home Value | $509,200 | ±$42,549 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,317 | ±$307 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $111,250 | ±$29,727 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,201 | ±$7,179 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | ±6.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 913 | ±439 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,734 | ±412 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96% | ±2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,568 (2024)
ID: 191473
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: DEP TREAS
675 TEN ROD RD, EXETER RI 02822-2447
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Moosup, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | North Stonington, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Central Village, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Plainfield, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Sterling, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Pawcatuck, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Pawcatuck, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Voluntown, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Pawcatuck, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | North Stonington, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Rhode Island
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College | 7.8 mi away | Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI, 02881 |
4018741000
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EXETER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 773 TEN ROD ROAD, EXETER, RI, 02822 |
(401) 294-4109
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New England Institute of Technology
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College | 9.1 mi away | One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI, 02818-1205 |
4017395000
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LOUTTIT LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 274 VICTORY HIGHWAY, WEST GREENWICH, RI, 02817 |
(401) 397-3434
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Community College of Rhode Island
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College | 12.5 mi away | 400 East Ave, Warwick, RI, 02886-1807 |
4018251000
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LANGWORTHY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 24 SPRING STREET, HOPKINTON, RI, 02832 |
(401) 539-2851
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COLLECTIV Academy-Cranston
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College Vocational | 13.8 mi away | 1279 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920 |
4014633633
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CLARK MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 7 PINEHURST DRIVE, RICHMOND, RI, 02812 |
(401) 364-6100
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Paul Mitchell the School-Rhode Island
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College Vocational | 15.5 mi away | 30 Chapel View Blvd., Suite 100, Cranston, RI, 02920 |
4019469920
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KINGSTON FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 2605 KINGSTOWN ROAD, KINGSTON, RI, 02881 |
(401) 783-8254
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at KINGSTON, RI US, located 7.0 miles from Exeter town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.2° | 20.8° | 30.5° | 4.24" | 10.0" |
| February | 42.5° | 22.0° | 32.2° | 3.77" | 9.9" |
| March | 49.1° | 28.3° | 38.7° | 5.59" | 6.2" |
| April | 59.7° | 37.1° | 48.4° | 4.90" | 1.1" |
| May | 69.7° | 46.6° | 58.2° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.0° | 55.9° | 66.9° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.3° | 61.8° | 72.6° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 60.3° | 71.4° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.8° | 53.4° | 64.6° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.2° | 42.4° | 53.8° | 4.98" | 0.1" |
| November | 54.5° | 33.8° | 44.1° | 4.49" | 0.6" |
| December | 45.2° | 26.3° | 35.8° | 5.33" | 6.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Hope Valley CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Carolina CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Kingston CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Hopkinton CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
| Greene CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4400925300. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.