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Keener

North Carolina · 540 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 $32,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
540
+6%since 2000
from 508 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
623085558011K2000201020202024Keener
2024271
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,941
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,372
+55%since 2000
from $18,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
74.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
25.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Keener on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(355)
Black25.2%(128)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(280)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(343)
Black11.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(112)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(338)
Diversity Score
63
+13%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
17.6%
−41.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 68.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keener, North Carolina?

Keener, North Carolina has about 540 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Keener, North Carolina earns about $32,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Keener, North Carolina?

About 5.1% 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 23.9% 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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