Keene, NH

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

Add Comparison
    2024 Population
    77,297
    US Senator
    Jeanne Shaheen
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Maggie Hassan
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.6
    0.23% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.7%
    2.67% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $83,329
    2.87% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $280,100
    8.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    39,318
    0.0991% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Keene, NH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.8% of the residents in Keene, NH are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Keene, NH are Keene State College (733 degrees awarded in 2024), Franklin Pierce University (496 degrees), and Antioch University-New England (449 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Keene, NH was $280,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

    Most people in Keene, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Keene, NH was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNew Hampshire

    Population & Diversity

    Keene, NH is home to a population of 77.3k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.89% of Keene, NH residents were born outside of the country (2.23k people).

    In 2024, there were 34.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.7k people) in Keene, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.02k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.15k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% of Keene, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Keene, NH was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Keene, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Keene, NH
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      70.7k ± 402
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.02k ± 288
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      1.15k ± 389
    2.6%
    Hispanic Population
    2.01k people

    In 2024, there were 34.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.7k people) in Keene, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.02k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.15k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.6% of the people in Keene, NH are hispanic (2.01k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Keene, NH as a share of the total population.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New Hampshire.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      7,876 ± 2,173 people
    2. India
      7,313 ± 2,094 people
    3. Dominican Republic
      5,938 ± 1,888 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 7,876 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 7,313 and Dominican Republic with 5,938.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Foreign-Born Population

    2.89%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.23k people
    2.66%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.05k people

    As of 2024, 2.89% of Keene, NH residents (2.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Keene, NH was 2.66%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Keene, NH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,567 ± 228
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,126 ± 291
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      536 ± 180

    Keene, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Keene, NH.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Health

    93.8% of the population of Keene, NH has health coverage, with 49.2% on employee plans, 12.3% on Medicaid, 18.1% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.57% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see 1,149 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,149 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1302 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.
    1,149 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Hampshire

    Primary care physicians in New Hampshire see an average of 1,149 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,149 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Hampshire in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.1% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Uninsured People

    6.24%
    Uninsured
    49.2%
    Employer Coverage
    12.3%
    Medicaid
    18.1%
    Medicare
    12.7%
    Non-Group
    1.57%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Keene, NH grew by 6.23% from 5.87% to 6.24%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Keene, NH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Economy

    The economy of Keene, NH employs 39.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Keene, NH were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,216 people), Manufacturing (5,680 people), and Retail Trade (5,327 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($77,188), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,567), and Public Administration ($64,922).

    Employment

    Occupations

    39.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,504
    −0.0991%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.35%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Keene, NH declined at a rate of −0.0991%, from 39.4k employees to 39.3k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Keene, NH, are Management Occupations (4,621 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,395 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,174 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Keene, NH.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Hampshire (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    39.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,504
    −0.0991%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.35%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Keene, NH declined at a rate of −0.0991%, from 39.4k employees to 39.3k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Keene, NH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,216 people), Manufacturing (5,680 people), and Retail Trade (5,327 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Keene, NH, though some of these residents may live in Keene, NH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,307
    Median earning men ± $2,138
    $42,213
    Median earning women ± $1,439

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($74,495), Public Administration ($72,887), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,196).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,294), Manufacturing ($54,366), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,712).

    View Data
    Save Image

    Employment by Industry Sector

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.
    Y-Axis
    2.71%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 693k people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 2.71% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.3%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Hampshire.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 206
      Construction
    2. 130
      Retail Trade
    3. 121
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $289k
      Manufacturing
    2. $237k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $210k
      Retail Trade

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Kamala Harris with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.536%).

    Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing the state of New Hampshire. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Keene, NH. Showing the available data for New Hampshire.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (50.7%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (47.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.536%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Hampshire went to Kamala Harris with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.536%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Hampshire for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Hampshire

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Hampshire.
    Jeanne Shaheen
    Senator from New Hampshire2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009
    Maggie Hassan
    Senator from New Hampshire3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017

    Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are the senators currently representing New Hampshire.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in New Hampshire over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Education

    In 2024, universities in Keene, NH awarded 1,711 degrees. The student population of Keene, NH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,276 male students and 3,268 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Keene, NH are White (1,313 and 77.6%), Unknown (147 and 8.69%), Hispanic or Latino (114 and 6.74%), and Black or African American (46 and 2.72%).

    The largest universities in Keene, NH by number of degrees awarded are Keene State College (733 and 42.8%), Franklin Pierce University (496 and 29%), and Antioch University-New England (449 and 26.2%).

    The most popular majors in Keene, NH are Mental Health Counseling (190 and 11.1%), Environmental Studies (93 and 5.44%), and Physical Therapy (92 and 5.38%).

    The median tuition costs are $41,836 for private four year colleges, and $11,754 and $23,810 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Keene, NH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,544 (41.1% men and 58.9% women).

    The line chart  shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 5,544 students enrolled in Keene, NH, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,156 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      81 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      77 degrees awarded
    3. General Health Services
      53 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Keene, NH was General Business Administration & Management with 81 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Keene, NH according to their major.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Keene State College
      733 degrees awarded
    2. Franklin Pierce University
      496 degrees awarded
    3. Antioch University-New England
      449 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Keene State College with 733 degrees awarded.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 543 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Keene, NH, which is 0.465 times less than the 1,168 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,313 degrees mean that there were 8.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 147 degrees awarded.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Awarded Degrees over Time

    The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,836) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,606) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,110) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Keene, NH was $280,100 in 2024, which is 0.842 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $257,200 to $280,100, a 8.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Keene, NH is 72.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Keene, NH have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Keene, NH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $280,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,524
    $22,264
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$778

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Keene, NH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Keene, NH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Rent vs Own

    72.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.7% of the housing units in Keene, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Keene, NH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $83,329
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,984
    30.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,233

    In 2024, the median household income of the 30.6k households in Keene, NH grew to $83,329 from the previous year's value of $81,001.

    The following chart displays the households in Keene, NH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Keene, NH is from New Hampshire.
    0.452
    2024 Wage GINI in New Hampshire
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.226% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Hampshire in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Hampshire across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.1%)
    3. Carpooled (7.5%)

    In 2024, 74.7% of workers in Keene, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.5%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Commute Time

    23.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Keene, NH have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.81% of the workforce in Keene, NH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Keene, NH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

    View Data
    Save Image
    View Data
    Save Image

    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Keene, NH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Keene, NH have 2 cars.

    View Data
    Save Image

    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Keene, NH (6.41k out of 73.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Keene, NH is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

    View Data
    Save Image