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Keene

California · 431 residents · 9.444 sq mi
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Keene is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $496,900. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
431
+27%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
46 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.0
+15%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2042763494214932000201020202024Keene
2024469
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$67,494
+141%since 2000
from $27,986 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing25%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,900
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+46%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84%(362)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(47)
Asian1.9%(8)
Other2.5%(11)
Diversity Score34.8%(150)
Diversity Score
35
+10%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
51.6%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
−24%since 2000
from 40.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
31.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
43.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
25.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
94.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keene, California?

Keene, California has about 431 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keene, California?

The typical household in Keene, California earns about $81,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keene, California expensive?

In Keene, California, the median home is worth about $496,900, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Keene, California?

About 57.9% 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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