Exeter, Rhode Island is a beautiful small town located in Washington County with a population of 6,424, according to the last Census report. The town has an area of 56 square miles and a population density of 114.44 people per square mile. Exeter is home to many businesses such as Exeter Hardware, Exeter Veterinary Hospital, and Evergreen Garden Center & Landscaping. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful in Exeter, such as fishing and boating on the Scituate Reservoir or hiking and biking on the nearby Great Swamp Wildlife Management Area. Local sports teams include the Patriots Youth Football League and the American Legion Baseball team – both compete against teams from neighboring towns. Additionally, there are several local organizations that serve the community including the Friends of Exeter Library, the Exeter Historical Society, and the Rotary Club of Exeter-Middletown. Finally, Exeter hosts an annual Rhode Island Renaissance Faire each year celebrating arts and culture from Tudor England.
The population in Exeter (zip 02822) is 6,424. There are 115 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Exeter (zip 02822) is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Exeter (zip 02822) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Exeter (zip 02822)
- 53.1% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 35.5% are married with children
- 6.0% have children, but are single
Race in Exeter (zip 02822)
- 91.1% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 2.0% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 1.2% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 1.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander