Keener township is located in Jasper County Indiana. Keener township has a 2024 population of 11,054. Keener township is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 3.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,706 in 2020.
The average household income in Keener township is $95,253 with a poverty rate of 6.26%. The median age in Keener township is 43.6 years: 42.5 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Keener township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,640 | 89.94% |
| Two or more races | 873 | 8.15% |
| Other race | 138 | 1.29% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,176 | 2.55 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Married | 2,253 | 3.12 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 1,303 | 1.16 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Female | 345 | 3.06 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Male | 275 | 3.95 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
84.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 323 | 4.33% |
| Associates Degree | 517 | 6.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,366 | 18.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 465 | 6.23% |
| High School Graduate | 3,081 | 41.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 0.36% |
| Some College | 1,688 | 22.61% |
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 | 6,711 | 6,464 | 1,790 |
| 2+ Races | 612 | 548 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 311 | 233 | 12 |
| Other Race | 67 | 28 | 1 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,656 | $66,635 | $49,244 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,380 | $69,738 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,731 | $76,250 | $25,197 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $22,000 |
| Overall | $50,905 | $67,894 | $28,832 |
| Some College | $45,427 | $62,705 | $22,614 |
$50,905
Average Earnings
$67,894
Average Male
$28,832
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.31% of Keener township residents speak only English, while 2.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,428 | 567 | 6.01% |
| Multiple | 873 | 90 | 10.31% |
| Other | 138 | 10 | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 559 | 10 | 1.79% |
6.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.95%
Male Poverty Rate
10.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Keener township is Multiple, with 10.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Keener township is Hispanic, with 1.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.53% |
| Some College | 5.8% |
| High School | 4.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.06% |
| Female Employed | 3.38% |
| Male Employed | 0.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,375 | $111,726 |
| Households | $79,365 | $95,253 |
| Married Families | $94,789 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,332 | $49,209 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
758
Number of Veterans
729
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 338 |
| First Gulf War | 187 |
| Second Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 263 |
| 35 to 54 | 186 |
| 55 to 64 | 133 |
| 75+ | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 758 | 10.5% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
62.33%
Born in Keener township
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
1.23%
Naturalized
97.79% of Keener township residents were born in the United States, with 62.33% having been born in Indiana. 0.98% 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 | 11,464 | 82 | 0.72% |
| 2028 | 11,382 | 82 | 0.73% |
| 2027 | 11,300 | 82 | 0.73% |
| 2026 | 11,218 | 82 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 11,136 | 82 | 0.74% |
| 2024 | 11,054 | 82 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 10,972 | 82 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 10,890 | 67 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 10,823 | 117 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 10,706 | 288 | 2.76% |
| 2019 | 10,418 | 103 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10,315 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 10,308 | 31 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 10,277 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 10,282 | 17 | 0.17% |
| 2014 | 10,265 | 53 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 10,212 | 22 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 10,190 | 45 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 10,145 | 13 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 10,132 | 0 | 0% |