Keene, NH

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2020 Population

22,823

0.566% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maggie Hassan

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.6

0.549% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.7%

7.56% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$57,393

0.741% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$186,200

2.26% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

11,476

1.03% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Keene, NH had a population of 22.8k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $57,393. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Keene, NH declined from 22,953 to 22,823, a −0.566% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,971 to $57,393, a 0.741% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Keene, NH are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.57%), White (Hispanic) (1.47%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.44%).

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

The largest universities in Keene, NH are Keene State College (915 degrees awarded in 2020), Antioch University-New England (287 degrees), and Keene Beauty Academy (15 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Keene, NH was $186,200, and the homeownership rate was 53%.

Most people in Keene, NH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Keene, NH was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Keene, NH is home to a population of 22.8k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.18% of Keene, NH residents were born outside of the country (953 people).

In 2020, there were 40.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.9k people) in Keene, NH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 517 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 358 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98% of Keene, NH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Keene, NH was 98.3%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Keene, NH

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.9k ± 354
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
517 ± 136
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
358 ± 197

2.69%

Hispanic Population

615 people

2.69% of the people in Keene, NH are hispanic (615 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Keene, NH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Hampshire.

Most Common Origin

Canada
8,844 ± 2,301 people
India
8,039 ± 2,195 people
Dominican Republic
4,679 ± 1,676 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Hampshire was Canada, the natal country of 8,844 New Hampshire residents, followed by India with 8,039 and Dominican Republic with 4,679.

Foreign-Born Population

4.18%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

953 people

4.86%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.12k people

As of 2020, 4.18% of Keene, NH residents (953 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Keene, NH was 4.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
393 ± 125
Gulf War (2001-)
372 ± 193
Gulf War (1990s)
234 ± 105

Keene, NH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Keene, NH employs 11.5k people. The largest industries in Keene, NH are Educational Services (1,934 people), Retail Trade (1,699 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,526 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($135,313), Finance & Insurance ($81,075), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,369).

Males in New Hampshire have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,232. The income inequality in New Hampshire (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.5k

2020 Value

± 854

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± 10.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Keene, NH declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 11.6k employees to 11.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Keene, NH, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,323 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,141 people), and Management Occupations (1,078 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Keene, NH.

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.5k

2020 Value

± 854

−1.03%

1 Year decline

± 10.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Keene, NH declined at a rate of −1.03%, from 11.6k employees to 11.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Keene, NH, are Educational Services (1,934 people), Retail Trade (1,699 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,526 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,202

Median earning men ± $4,443

$30,761

Median earning women ± $3,831

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($70,250), Manufacturing ($64,953), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,511).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,406), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,344), and Construction ($65,714).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Hampshire. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$10.9B
Mixed freight
$7.68B
Machinery
$4.58B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire product (by dollars) was Electronics with $10.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($7.68B) and Machinery ($4.58B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Hampshire products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Hampshire.

$58.4B

2020 Value in New Hampshire

$105B

Projected 2050 Value in New Hampshire

79.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Hampshire trade was $58.4B. This is expected to increase 79.8% to $105B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Hampshire trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Hampshire to other states, or from other states to New Hampshire.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$8.06B
New York
$3.44B
Maine
$3.15B

In 2020, the top outbound New Hampshire domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $8.06B, followed by New York with $3.44B and Maine and $3.15B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Hampshire shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Hampshire

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Maggie Hassan

Senator from New Hampshire

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.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New Hampshire

New Hampshire is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Hampshire have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Keene, NH awarded 1,217 degrees. The student population of Keene, NH in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,609 male students and 2,533 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Keene, NH are White (1,009 and 83.7%), followed by Unknown (93 and 7.71%), Hispanic or Latino (44 and 3.65%), and Two or More Races (25 and 2.07%).

The largest universities in Keene, NH by number of degrees awarded are Keene State College (915 and 75.2%), Antioch University-New England (287 and 23.6%), and Keene Beauty Academy (15 and 1.23%).

The most popular majors in Keene, NH are Environmental Studies (95 and 7.81%), Occupational Safety & Health Technology (88 and 7.23%), and General Psychology (75 and 6.16%).

The median tuition cost in Keene, NH for a public four year colleges is $11,754 for in-state students and $21,466 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Keene, NH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 4,142 (38.8% men and 61.2% 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.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 4,142 students enrolled in Keene, NH, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,157 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Occupational Safety & Health Technology
84 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
75 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Keene, NH was Occupational Safety & Health Technology with 84 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Keene State College
915 degrees awarded
Antioch University-New England
287 degrees awarded
Keene Beauty Academy
15 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Keene State College with 915 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 418 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Keene, NH, which is 0.523 times less than the 799 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,009 degrees mean that there were 10.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 93 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,754) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,884) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.481% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.459% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (307k), Bachelors Degree (241k), and Some college (224k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Keene, NH was $186,200 in 2020, which is 0.81 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $190,500 to $186,200, a 2.26% decrease. The homeownership rate in Keene, NH is 53%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Keene, NH have an average commute time of 17.6 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.

Median household income in Keene, NH is $57,393. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Keene, NH was Census Tract 9710 with a value of $71,761, followed by Census Tract 9714.02 and Census Tract 9713, with respective values of $64,412 and $54,700.

Housing

Property

$186,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,671

$4,901

Median Property Taxes

±$438

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.

Rent vs Own

53%

Homeownership

2020

55.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 53% of the housing units in Keene, NH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9710
Census Tract 9714.02
Census Tract 9713

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Keene, NH was Census Tract 9710 with a value of $71,761, followed by Census Tract 9714.02 and Census Tract 9713, with respective values of $64,412 and $54,700.

The following map shows all of the places in Keene, NH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,393

Median Household Income

± $5,187

9.24k

Number of Households

± 752

In 2020, the median household income of the 9.24k households in Keene, NH grew to $57,393 from the previous year's value of $56,971.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Keene, NH is from New Hampshire.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in New Hampshire

In 2020, the income inequality in New Hampshire was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.753% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Hampshire was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (68.6%)
Worked At Home (12.2%)
Carpooled (9.48%)

In 2020, 68.6% of workers in Keene, NH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.48%).

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.

Commute Time

17.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Keene, NH have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.5% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Keene, NH (2.29k out of 19.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.8% of the population of Keene, NH has health coverage, with 56.9% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Hampshire was $9,589 in 2014. This is a 2.35% increase from the previous year ($9,369).

Primary care physicians in Cheshire County, NH see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.684% increase from the previous year (1461 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1312 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 298 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Hampshire. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Hampshire, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Cheshire County, NH.

1,471 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cheshire County, NH

Primary care physicians in Cheshire County, NH see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 0.684% increase from the previous year (1,461 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Hampshire across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.7% under 18 years, 29.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.16%

Uninsured

56.9%

Employer Coverage

11.6%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Keene, NH declined by 3.75% from 4.32% to 4.16%.

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.