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Keene

California · 469 residents · 9.444 sq mi
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Keene is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,115. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $376,300. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
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: 280
Median age
50.6
+10%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2042763494214932000201020202024Keene
2024469
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,115
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$57,104
+104%since 2000
from $27,986 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing12.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
10.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(341)
Black1.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(91)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.9%(211)
Diversity Score
45
+42%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.9%
+31.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
58.7%
+37.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
−19%since 2000
from 40.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+39.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.5%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keene, California?

Keene, California has about 469 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keene, California?

The typical household in Keene, California earns about $89,115 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 $376,300.

How educated are people in Keene, California?

About 71.9% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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