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Keene

Texas · 6,387 residents · 5.141 sq mi
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Keene has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,105. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,900. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,387
+28%since 2000
from 5,003 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,242 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+17%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Keene
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,105
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,676 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,793
+27%since 2000
from $14,809 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $512 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
48.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+64%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(2,983)
Black6.3%(316)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(1,293)
Asian2.4%(122)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(3,247)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49%(3,127)
Black4.1%(264)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(2,065)
Asian1.7%(108)
Other8.1%(518)
Diversity Score76.4%(4,878)
Diversity Score
76
+18%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.6%
−50.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keene, Texas?

Keene, Texas has about 6,387 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keene, Texas?

The typical household in Keene, Texas earns about $44,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keene, Texas expensive?

In Keene, Texas, the median home is worth about $141,900, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Keene, Texas?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Keene, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keene, Texas?

About 8.7% of people in Keene, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keene, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Keene, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,443 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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