Keene
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Keene is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 469 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,602 ft (793 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bear Valley Springs, 4.1 miles SW.
- 469residents (2020 Census)
- 2,602 ftelevation · 793 m
- 9.4 sq miland area · 24.5 km²
- 50 / sq mipopulation density
- 93531ZIP code
About Keene
Keene (formerly Wells) 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.
The headquarters of the United Farm Workers (UFW), a national farmworkers organization organized and led by Cesar Chavez, is located in Keene, and is sometimes referred to as "Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz" ("Our Lady Queen of Peace").
Keene is located in the greater Tehachapi area.
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Keene had 469 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 469 |
|---|---|
| Density | 50 per sq mi (19 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Keene at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 469 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.44 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,602 ft (793 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2222° N, 118.6218° W |
| ZIP code | 93531 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0637946 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Keene
- Bear Valley Springs4.1 mi SW
- Golden Hills9.1 mi SE
- Stallion Springs9.2 mi S
- Tehachapi11.3 mi SE
- Edmundson Acres11.4 mi W
- Arvin11.9 mi W
- Di Giorgio12.7 mi W
- Mountain Meadows13.9 mi SE
- Tarina15.5 mi NW
- Weedpatch16.3 mi W
- Edison16.4 mi NW
- Lamont16.9 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Keene
What county is Keene in?
Keene is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Keene, CA?
469 people lived in Keene at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Keene, CA?
The ZIP code of Keene is 93531.
What is the elevation of Keene?
2,602 feet (793 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Keene?
Bear Valley Springs (4.1 mi), Golden Hills (9.1 mi), Stallion Springs (9.2 mi), Tehachapi (11.3 mi), Edmundson Acres (11.4 mi).
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