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Keene Micro

Keene, NH · 1 counties · 76,458 residents · 706.709 sq mi
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Keene has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,686. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,458
+4%since 2000
from 73,825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+16%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
69K72K74K76K78K1990201020202024Keene
202477K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,686
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,382 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,242
+66%since 2000
from $20,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$996
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(71,809)
Black0.3%(250)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(529)
Asian0.5%(349)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(2,824)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(69,264)
Black0.8%(648)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,802)
Asian1.4%(1,067)
Other2.5%(1,886)
Diversity Score17.2%(13,188)
Segregation Score22.1%(16,928)
Diversity Score
17
+351%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

KeeneCENTRAL23,072
What's inside

1 component county

Cheshire CountyCENTRAL78,269
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Keene, NH?

Keene, NH has about 76,458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Keene, NH?

The typical household in Keene, NH earns about $64,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Keene, NH expensive?

In Keene, NH, the median home is worth about $197,700, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in Keene, NH?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Keene, NH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Keene, NH?

About 9.1% of people in Keene, NH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Keene, NH grown since 1990?

Yes, Keene, NH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,337 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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