Keene, NH Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 76,945 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Keene, NH Micro Area

What is the median household income in Keene, NH Micro Area?: The median household income in Keene, NH Micro Area is $81,001 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Keene, NH Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Keene, NH Micro Area is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Keene, NH Micro Area?: $257,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Keene, NH Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Keene, NH Micro Area is $1,220 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Keene, NH Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 35.3% of adults in Keene, NH Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

76,945

Median Income

$81,001

Median Home Value

$257,200

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

3.3%

Median Age

43.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,250 (+25.1%) Home Value: +$61,900 (+31.7%) Poverty Rate: +0.5 pp (+10.4%) Bachelor's+: +2.2 pp (+6.6%) Unemployment: -0.1 pp (-2.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 76,945

Median Age 43.0

Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 2.5% White (non-Hisp.) 91.9% Black 0.8% Asian 0.7% Two or More 5.2% Other 0.7%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Chinese

0.3%

Filipino

0.2%

Indian

0.1%

Korean

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Puerto Rican

1.1%

Mexican

0.4%

Cuban

0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $81,001 ±$3,886

Per Capita Income $101,251

Median Family Income $99,241

Poverty Rate 5.3%

Child Poverty Rate 9.0%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 6.1%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 27.4%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

3.1%

$10–15k

3.4%

$15–25k

6.0%

$25–35k

6.9%

$35–50k

9.6%

$50–75k

17.7%

$75–100k

14.3%

$100–150k

19.8%

$150–200k

10.4%

$200k+

8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 35,777

Owner-Occupied 70.3%

Renter-Occupied 29.7%

Vacancy Rate 14.7%

Median Home Value $257,200

Median Gross Rent $1,220

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.6%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.5%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

6.7%

$50–100k

2.5%

$100–200k

5.8%

$200–300k

37.2%

$300–500k

27.4%

$500k–$1M

7.2%

$1M+

1.1%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

11.3%

$500–1k

23.1%

$1–1.5k

31.1%

$1.5–2k

23.6%

$2–2.5k

8.2%

$2.5–3.5k

1.0%

$3.5k+

1.7%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

4.5%

1 vehicle

31.5%

2 vehicles

40.1%

23.9%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

69.5%

Single-fam. att.

2.3%

2–4 units

6.0%

5–19 units

4.9%

20+ units

5.0%

Mobile home

5.6%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

27.4%

1940–1969

3.7%

1970–1999

14.0%

2000–2009

10.2%

2010+

4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 94.0%

Bachelor's or Higher 35.3%

Graduate Degree 13.8%

Some College / Associate 18.1%

Less Than High School 1.7%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.9%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Work from Home 11.3%

Self-Employed 6.8%

Government Workers 14.6%

Private For-Profit 78.4%

Industry

Edu/Health

26.6%

Manufacturing

14.1%

Retail

13.5%

Construction

7.5%

Prof. Services

7.1%

Arts/Entmt.

6.1%

Finance

5.8%

Wholesale

4.5%

Transportation

4.4%

Public Admin

3.9%

Information

1.7%

Agriculture

1.3%

Occupation

Management

39.1%

Sales

21.3%

Production

15.3%

Food Prep

15.1%

Construction

9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.7 min

Drove Alone 77.2%

Carpool 7.5%

Public Transit 0.1%

Work from Home 11.3%

Walked 2.7%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 30,519

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 51.2%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 15.6%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

4.7%

10–14

5.5%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

6.8%

25–34

11.8%

35–44

11.4%

45–54

11.6%

55–64

7.6%

65–74

7.7%

75–84

13.3%

85+

5.6%

Under 18: 17.9% Working age (18–64): 82.1% 65 and over: 21.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.7%

Naturalized Citizen 55.6%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.7%

Foreign-Born Origin

Europe

34.5%

Asia

27.5%

Africa

13.3%

Latin America

8.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.2%

With a Disability 14.6%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 94.1%

Uninsured 5.9%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.2%

Has a Computer 94.3%

Same House 1 Year Ago 88.0%

Moved from Abroad 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023