Exeter (CDP), New Hampshire facts for kids
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Exeter, New Hampshire
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 Exeter (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Exeter (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Town | Exeter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.65 sq mi (12.03 km2) |
| • Land | 4.50 sq mi (11.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,109 |
| • Density | 2,248.44/sq mi (868.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03833
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-25300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2378063 |
Exeter is a special area called a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the United States. It's like the main village within the larger town. In 2020, about 10,109 people lived in this CDP, while the whole town of Exeter had 16,049 residents.
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Exploring Exeter's Location
The Exeter CDP is located in the southeastern part of the town of Exeter. It sits on both sides of the Exeter River, right where it flows into the Squamscott River. The Squamscott River is a tidal river, meaning its water level changes with the ocean tides.
Exeter's Borders and Rivers
- To the northeast, Exeter borders the town of Stratham.
- To the east, it's next to New Hampshire Route 101, Dearborn Brook, and New Hampshire Route 88.
- The southern edge of the CDP is marked by a small brook and the Exeter River.
- The western border follows the Pan Am Railways train line and the Little River up to Colcord Pond.
- The northern border is a bit more winding, following streets like Allard Street and Epping Road (New Hampshire Route 27), then going through forests to Oak Street Extension. It continues along Forest Street, Wadleigh Street, Salem Street, another part of the Pan Am Railways line, and Norris Brook. Finally, it reaches the Squamscott River and follows it north to the Stratham town line.
Main Roads and Travel
Several important roads pass through or near Exeter, making it easy to travel to other places:
- New Hampshire Route 101 goes around the northern part of the CDP. You can get onto it from three different exits.
- Route 101 goes east about 4 miles (6 km) to Interstate 95 in Hampton.
- It goes west about 26 miles (42 km) to Interstate 93 in Manchester.
- New Hampshire Route 108 runs right through the middle of the CDP.
- It leads north about 12 miles (19 km) to Durham.
- It leads south about 18 miles (29 km) to Haverhill, Massachusetts.
- New Hampshire Route 27 also goes through the center of Exeter, known as Main Street, Water Street, and High Street. It runs east and west.
- New Hampshire Route 111 starts as Front Street, heading west about 7 miles (11 km) to Kingston. It also goes east with Route 27 for a bit before splitting off towards North Hampton.
- New Hampshire Route 88 heads southeast from the east side of Exeter about 5 miles (8 km) to Hampton Falls.
- New Hampshire Route 85 goes north from the center of the CDP about 4 miles (6 km) to Newfields.
- New Hampshire Route 111A leads west from Exeter about 7 miles (11 km) to Brentwood.
Land and Water Areas
The Exeter CDP covers a total area of about 4.6 square miles (12.0 km2). Most of this is land, about 4.5 square miles (11.6 km2). The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 km2) or 3.24%, is water. The Squamscott River begins in the CDP where the Exeter River flows into it. From Exeter, the Squamscott River flows north towards Great Bay.
People of Exeter
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 4,977 | — | |
| 1960 | 5,896 | 18.5% | |
| 1970 | 6,439 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 8,947 | 39.0% | |
| 1990 | 9,556 | 6.8% | |
| 2000 | 9,759 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 9,242 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 10,109 | 9.4% | |
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Let's look at who lives in Exeter!
Population Changes Over Time
The population of the Exeter CDP has changed quite a bit over the years.
- In 1950, there were 4,977 people.
- By 2010, the population was 9,242.
- In the most recent count in 2020, the population grew to 10,109 people.
Who Lives Here?
According to a 2010 count, there were 9,242 people living in the CDP. These people lived in 4,077 different homes.
- Most people (about 95.3%) were white.
- Smaller groups included people who were Asian (2.0%), African American (0.6%), and Native American (0.1%).
- About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
- About 28.3% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- Many homes (42.4%) were headed by married couples.
- About 11.6% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
- A large number (41.9%) were not families, meaning they might be individuals living alone or roommates.
- About 34.5% of all homes were made up of just one person.
- Around 13.5% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
- On average, about 2.23 people lived in each home, and families had about 2.88 people.
Age Groups
The people in Exeter are of different ages:
- About 22.1% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 31.8%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.4% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the CDP was 43.2 years.
Income Information
From 2011 to 2015, the estimated average yearly income for a household was about $66,495. For families, the average income was higher, around $86,373. A small number of people and families lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Exeter (condado de Rockingham) para niños
