Keene, New Hampshire
Keene: city in New Hampshire, United States
About
Keene is a city located in the county of Cheshire in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,409 and a population density of 242 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,699 inhabitants.
The city was created 290 years ago in 1735.
Quick Facts about Keene
| Population | 22,699 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County | Cheshire County |
| Postal code | 03431, 03435 |
| Phone Area Codes | 603 |
| Area | 96.79 km2 |
| Continent | North America |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.9337,-72.2781 |
| Altitude | 486 feet / 148 meters |
| Capital city | Keene is capital of Cheshire County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1736 (290 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:03:10 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 235 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.13% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 51℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Keene is located at 42°56'1"N 72°16'41"W (42.9336900, -72.2781400).
Keene map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Keene decreased by 3.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23,409 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,513 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,618 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,530 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,452 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,373 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,969 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,942 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,724 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,786 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,699 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Keene
1Keene City Hall
3 Washington St, Keene, NH 03431 View details
Phone: +16033579804 | Website available
People born in Keene (53)
People born in Keene, including economist Robert Z. Aliber, politician Heather Wilson, politician Raymond Buckley, .
More notable people
- Samuel Dinsmoor, Jr. (American politician (1799-1869)) he was born in 08/05/1799
- Thomas M. Edwards (American politician (1795-1875)) he was born in 16/12/1795
- William H. Parker (American politician (1847-1908)) he was born in 05/05/1847
- A.G. Lafley (American manager) he was born in 13/06/1947
- Barry Faulkner (American artist (1881-1966)) he was born in 12/07/1881
- Amos Foster (American football player and coach, basketball player and coach, lawyer (1880-1952)) he was born in 10/03/1880
- Clesson J. Blaisdell (New Hampshire politician) he was born in 28/09/1926
- David G. Perkins (United States Army general) he was born in 12/11/1957
- Dick Wheeler (American baseball player) he was born in 14/01/1898
- Don Joyce (American musician) he was born in 09/02/1944
- Ernest Hebert (American writer) he was born in 04/05/1941
- Frederick H. Babbitt (American politician) he was born in 23/11/1859
- George E. Adams (American politician) he was born in 18/06/1840
- John Bosa (American football player) he was born in 10/01/1964
- John Dickson (American politician) he was born in 01/06/1783
- John T. Abbott (American diplomat & lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1850
- Justin Butterfield (Attorney and General Land Office Commissioner) he was born in 01/01/1790
- Kenneth Bressett (American numismaticist) he was born in 01/10/1928
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Keene, NH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183062 | Keene State College | Keene (NH) | 03435-1506 |
Nearby Transit Stations (35)
Rail and bus stations connected to Keene, NH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| BLF | Bellows Falls station | 54 Depot St | RAIL |
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| CLA | Claremont | Plains Rd. and Maple Ave. | RAIL |
| WNM | Windsor station | 26 Depot Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Keene.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Keen Post Office | Keene (NH) | 03431 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Keene, Texas City in Johnson County, Texas, United States with a population of 6,588 people.
- Keene, Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,678 people.
- Keene, New York town in New York with a population of 1,060 people.
- Keene, Kentucky city in Kentucky, USA with a population of 88 people.
- Keene, North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 60 people.
Other cities in Cheshire County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cheshire County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Swanzey | 7,271 | City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Rindge | 6,129 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Jaffrey | 5,287 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Winchester | 4,217 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Walpole | 4,032 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Hinsdale | 3,906 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire |
| Chesterfield | 3,644 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Fitzwilliam | 2,376 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Troy | 2,117 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Marlborough | 2,086 | Human settlement in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Alstead | 1,951 | City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
| Westmoreland | 1,702 | Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Dublin | 1,555 | Town in New Hampshire |
| West Swanzey | 1,308 | Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire |
| Stoddard | 1,254 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Richmond | 1,126 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Keene distances to largest New Hampshire cities