Exeter, California
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Exeter is a city located in Tulare County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,168.
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Geography
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Location of Exeter, California
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²). 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
History
The name Exeter derives from the ancient city of Exeter in Devon, England. Numerous other places have also been given the name Exeter.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 9,168 people, 3,001 households, and 2,325 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,587.3/km² (4,110.9/mi²). There are 3,168 housing units at an average density of 548.5/km² (1,420.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.73% White, 0.69% African American, 1.47% Native American, 1.30% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 23.20% from other races, and 3.57% from two or more races. 38.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,001 households out of which 45.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% are married couples living together, 15.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% are non-families. 18.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.02 and the average family size is 3.43.
In the city the population is spread out with 33.7% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,738, and the median income for a family is $37,033. Males have a median income of $32,308 versus $27,371 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,795. 19.4% of the population and 14.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.8% of those under the age of 18 and 12.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.