Keene Population 2026
Keene has a population of 23,265, making it the #2038 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Hampshire. It is about 378× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,265
Rank in United States
#2038
Coordinates
42.93°N, 72.28°W
~148 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
601 km
373 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Hampshire
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 110,229 | #280 |
| Nashua | 87,970 | #392 |
| Concord | 43,976 | #997 |
| East Concord | 42,605 | #1037 |
| Derry Village | 34,539 | #1324 |
| Dover | 30,880 | #1493 |
| Rochester | 30,038 | #1549 |
| Salem | 29,549 | #1576 |
Cities near Keene
- Greenfield19,753 people · ~47 km away
- Fitchburg40,545 people · ~55 km away
- Leominster41,569 people · ~62 km away
- Bedford21,188 people · ~62 km away
- Merrimack26,726 people · ~64 km away
- Amherst Center19,065 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Keene?
Keene has a population of 23,265 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2038 biggest city in United States.
What state is Keene in?
Keene is located in New Hampshire, United States.
Is Keene the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 601 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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