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Keene

California · 469 residents · 9.444 sq mi
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Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $520,800. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
+38%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
50 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+29%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2042763494214932000201020202024Keene
2024469
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$57,456
+105%since 2000
from $27,986 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.265
−38%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$520,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(268)
Black2.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(48)
Asian2.3%(11)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score30.4%(143)
Diversity Score
30
−4%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
56.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 40.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+44.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.6%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keene, California?

Keene, California has about 469 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Keene, California expensive?

In Keene, California, the median home is worth about $520,800.

How educated are people in Keene, California?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Keene, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keene, California?

About 0.0% of people in Keene, California live below the federal poverty line.

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