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Keene

Kentucky · 105 residents (2025 est.) · 0.123 sq mi
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Keene is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,625. Population has grown 27% since 2023. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $115,300. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
+27%since 2023
from 272 in 2023
2019 – 2025
Population density
2,813 / sq mi
+27%since 2023
from 2,211 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
−23%since 2023
from 55.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:105 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2019 – 2024
09519028538120192024Keene
2024346
20192024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,625
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $125,341 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,902
+8%since 2023
from $35,040 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
+3%since 2023
from 0.290 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information46.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $109,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
+2%since 2023
from 0.9 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(44)
Black83.5%(227)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.7%(94)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(55)
Black83.8%(290)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34%(118)
Diversity Score
34
−2%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+2%since 2023
from 21.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
25.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
74.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
Female
42.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keene, Kentucky?

Keene, Kentucky has about 346 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keene, Kentucky?

The typical household in Keene, Kentucky earns about $130,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keene, Kentucky expensive?

In Keene, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $115,300.

How educated are people in Keene, Kentucky?

About 2.4% of adults age 25 and over in Keene, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keene, Kentucky?

About 26.0% of people in Keene, Kentucky 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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