Exeter, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 562, Exeter's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Exeter is a small community located in Nebraska, within Fillmore County. The total population is 562. It ranks as the 197th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Exeter is 54.8 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 9.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Exeter is $62,917. This is 18% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Exeter, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $116,000. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Exeter is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Exeter has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Exeter, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.