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Keener, NC
Census-designated place in Sampson County, North Carolina.
Population
271
Land area
11.2sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
0
Keener and its ZIP codes
Keener at a glance
- Keener is 89% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sampson County. PPP loans are for Keener.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,180
17,386 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$394M
FY 2026, $6,676 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Keener, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
523
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
141
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Keener, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
Cities near Keener
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Vann CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 4.6 |
| ClintonCity | 8.3 mi | 7.7 |
| BonnetsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.3 |
| FaisonTown | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Newton GroveTown | 9.9 mi | 3.1 |
| TurkeyTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Spivey's CornerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| BowdensCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| CalypsoTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| SalemburgTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| WarsawTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Mount OliveTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| RoseboroTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Plain ViewCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 16.7 |
| DudleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| IngoldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Keener, NC in?
- Keener is in Sampson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Keener, NC?
- About 271 people live in Keener, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Keener?
- Nearby places include Vann Crossroads (6.1 mi), Clinton (8.3 mi), Bonnetsville (9.5 mi), Faison (9.6 mi), Newton Grove (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023