What is the population of Keene, California?

Keene has a population of approximately 469 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Keene, California located?

Keene is located in California, United States, at approximate coordinates 35.2318°, -118.6131°.

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Keene

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Keene

Total population

469

Median home value

$520,800

36.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

Weather89°F · Sunny

Coordinates35.23°, -118.61°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Keene is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California in the foothills of the Tehachapi Mountains at the southern extreme of the San Joaquin Valley. Keene is located 8.5 miles (14 km) northwest of Tehachapi, at an elevation of 2,602 feet (793 m). The population was 469 at the 2020 census, up from 431 at the 2010 census.

History & geography

History

The Keene post office opened in 1879, closed in 1881, and re-opened in 1885. The National Chavez Center was opened on the UFW campus in 2004 by the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation. It currently consists of a visitor center, memorial garden and the grave site of the civil rights leader. When it is fully completed, the site will include a museum and conference center to explore and share Chávez's work.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

59.3

Median home value

$520,800

Housing units

251

Poverty rate

Unemployment

2.4%

Race & ethnicity

White

90.4%

Black

Asian

2.3%

Hispanic

10.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

35.2318

Longitude

-118.6131

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

89°F

Sunny

Tonight

63°F

Clear

Friday

91°F

Sunny

Friday Night

64°F

Mostly Clear

Saturday

90°F

Sunny

Saturday Night

65°F

Clear

Forecast for Keene, CA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

26.5%

Diabetes

Adult obesity

29.6%

Binge drinking

20.2%

Adult smoking

10%

No leisure activity

18.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

29,044

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Common Raven
Corvus corax Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
1,285
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus (P.L.Statius Müller, 1776) · Aves
888
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica (Vigors, 1839) · Aves
779
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus (Swainson, 1827) · Aves
747
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
729
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
630
Mallard
Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
599
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys (J.R.Forster, 1772) · Aves
582