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The City of Keene is the 6th largest city in New Hampshire with a population of 22,939 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Keene is located at latitude 42.9337 and longitude -72.2781 in Cheshire County. The formal boundaries for the City of Keene encompass a land area of 37.25 sq. miles and a water area of 0.25 sq. miles. Cheshire County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Keene has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,939 (100%) |
| Population Density | 618 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $78,445 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,992 |
| Median Home Value | $252,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,540 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,175 (49.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,224 (40.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,141 (10.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,399 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Family Households | 4,757 (50.6%) |
The table below compares Keene to the other 100 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Hampshire by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 6 | 95th |
| Population Density | # 54 | 47th |
| Median Household Income | # 53 | 48th |
| Per Capita Income | # 61 | 40th |
| Diversity Index | # 46 | 55th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Hampshire Census Data Comparison Tool.
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