Keene is a city located in Johnson County Texas. Keene has a 2024 population of 7,002. Keene is currently growing at a rate of 2.07% annually and its population has increased by 8.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,432 in 2020.
The average household income in Keene is $67,386 with a poverty rate of 12.41%. The median age in Keene is 31.4 years: 31.2 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Keene was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,470 | 84.79% |
| Two or more races | 432 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 201 | 3.12% |
| Other race | 194 | 3.01% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,109 | 2.84 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Married | 1,083 | 3.6 | 62 | 38 |
| Non Family | 669 | 1.37 | 43 | 57 |
| Female | 267 | 3.06 | 27 | 73 |
| Male | 90 | 3.82 | 0 | 100 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
48.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 424 | 11.45% |
| Associates Degree | 273 | 7.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 656 | 17.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 281 | 7.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,163 | 31.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 3% |
| Some College | 795 | 21.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,564 | 2,254 | 532 |
| Hispanic | 904 | 679 | 294 |
| Asian | 165 | 165 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 160 | 14 |
| Black | 48 | 48 | 17 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 22 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 73.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,230 | $75,705 | $36,818 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,663 | $61,406 | $72,218 |
| High School Graduate | $38,591 | $56,806 | $30,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,708 | $29,146 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,564 | $51,875 | $31,357 |
| Some College | $46,000 | $51,875 | $33,857 |
$45,564
Average Earnings
$51,875
Average Male
$31,357
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.75% of Keene residents speak only English, while 28.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,964 | 364 | 18.53% |
| White | 3,585 | 278 | 7.75% |
| Other | 114 | 74 | 64.91% |
| Asian | 195 | 69 | 35.38% |
| Multiple | 423 | 45 | 10.64% |
12.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.29%
Male Poverty Rate
15.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Keene is Other, with 64.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Keene is White, with 7.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.13% |
| High School | 9.42% |
| Some College | 7.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 14.52% |
| Male Employed | 4.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,833 | $77,356 |
| Households | $53,701 | $67,386 |
| Married Families | $77,473 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,875 | $39,444 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
235
Number of Veterans
181
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 75+ | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 5.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.34%
Born in Keene
90.11%
Native Born
9.89%
Foreign Born
4.62%
Non Citizen
5.27%
Naturalized
90.11% of Keene residents were born in the United States, with 59.34% having been born in Texas. 4.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,716 | 143 | 1.89% |
| 2028 | 7,573 | 143 | 1.92% |
| 2027 | 7,430 | 142 | 1.95% |
| 2026 | 7,288 | 143 | 2% |
| 2025 | 7,145 | 143 | 2.04% |
| 2024 | 7,002 | 142 | 2.07% |
| 2023 | 6,860 | 115 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 6,745 | 298 | 4.62% |
| 2021 | 6,447 | 15 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 6,432 | -119 | -1.82% |
| 2019 | 6,551 | 83 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 6,468 | 81 | 1.27% |
| 2017 | 6,387 | 78 | 1.24% |
| 2016 | 6,309 | 54 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 6,255 | 85 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 6,170 | 51 | 0.83% |
| 2013 | 6,119 | 24 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 6,095 | 10 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 6,085 | -36 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 6,121 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,003 | 1,059 | 26.85% |
| 1990 | 3,944 | 931 | 30.9% |
| 1980 | 3,013 | -4,703 | -60.95% |