Keene, New Hampshire Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Keene, NH Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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C
Income Below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Keene | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,939 | 1,394,471 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 614.1 | 149.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.32% | 0.62% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 41.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,355 | 555,445 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Keene grew by 1.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,939 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Keene is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 30.3% of residents. That is 10.4 points above New Hampshire as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,953 30.3% +10.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,417 19.3% -1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,333 18.9% -4.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,515 15.3% -3.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Hampshire, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.2% of the people living in Keene and men 47.8%.
- Women 52.2% New Hampshire 50.3%
- Men 47.8% New Hampshire 49.7%
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Economy
Keene has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Keene | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,557 | $99,079 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.62% | 4.69% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Keene is about 22% lower than in New Hampshire.
Housing
| Metric | Keene | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $303,783 | $300,691 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,341 | $1,490 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.1% | 72.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Keene is about 18.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,341 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Keene spend about 24 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 98 hours, about 4.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Keene | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.8 | 22.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 23.5 | 45.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 98 | 188 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,037 | $5,813 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,751 | 8,168 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,852 | 1,232 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Keene is 12 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in New Hampshire.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Keene has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Keene | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% | 36.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Health
Keene has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Keene | New Hampshire Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 80.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.5% | 12.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.2% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Keene, New Hampshire.
How big is Keene, New Hampshire by population?
About 22,939 people live in Keene, New Hampshire, in 9,355 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 35.5, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Keene, New Hampshire?
Averaged over its land area, Keene, New Hampshire has 614 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 7.1 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Keene, New Hampshire an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.9 times the median household income ($303,783 against $77,557), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,341 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Keene, New Hampshire?
Unemployment in Keene, New Hampshire is only 2.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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