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Keener

North Carolina · 567 residents · 11.173 sq mi
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Keener has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,600. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
567
+12%since 2000
from 508 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+4%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
623085558011K2000201020202024Keener
2024271
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,538
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,467
+12%since 2000
from $18,257 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction27.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information19.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food11.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−21%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(355)
Black25.2%(128)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(280)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64%(363)
Black14.6%(83)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(105)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.6%(361)
Diversity Score
64
+15%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
79.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
29.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.7%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keener, North Carolina?

Keener, North Carolina has about 567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keener, North Carolina?

The typical household in Keener, North Carolina earns about $22,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keener, North Carolina expensive?

In Keener, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $58,600.

How educated are people in Keener, North Carolina?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Keener, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keener, North Carolina?

About 23.8% of people in Keener, North Carolina 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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