Keokuk is a somewhat small city located in the state of Iowa. With a population of 9,623 people and four associated neighborhoods, Keokuk is the 43rd largest community in Iowa. Keokuk has an unusually large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic cities.

Residents of the city have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 16.85 minutes getting to work every day.

The education level of Keokuk citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 17.03% of adults 25 and older in Keokuk have a college degree.

The per capita income in Keokuk in 2022 was $30,054, which is lower middle income relative to Iowa, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $120,216 for a family of four. However, Keokuk contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Keokuk is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Keokuk home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Keokuk residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Keokuk include German, Irish, English, African, and French.

The most common language spoken in Keokuk is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.