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Keene is a city in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA. The population was 22,955 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cheshire CountyGR6.

Keene is well known for holding the Guinness Book of World Records record for most lit jack-o'-lanterns at one time and place. Each year the city attempts to surpass its own record during the Pumpkin Fest held in late October.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 97.3 km (37.6 mi). km (37.3 mi) of it is land and 0.6 km (0.2 mi) of it is water, comprising 0.67% of the town. The highest point in Keene is Grays Hill (1,388 feet / 423 meters above sea level), in the city's northwest corner.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 22,955 people, 9,013 households, and 5,118 families residing in the city. The population density was 233.5/km (611.2/mi). There were 9,295 housing units at an average density of 96.2/km (249.2/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 97.66% White, 0.39% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.