Needles is a city located in San Bernardino County California. Needles has a 2024 population of 4,789. Needles is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,928 in 2020.
The average household income in Needles is $67,458 with a poverty rate of 29.09%. The median age in Needles is 49.6 years: 49.8 years for males, and 49.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Needles was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,354 | 68.7% |
| Two or more races | 804 | 16.47% |
| Native American | 394 | 8.07% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 3.26% |
| Other race | 129 | 2.64% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,131 | 2.29 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 814 | 2.9 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 753 | 1.29 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Female | 396 | 2.9 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 168 | 2.38 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
54.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 682 | 18.57% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 7.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 262 | 7.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 2.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,163 | 31.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 3.1% |
| Some College | 1,098 | 29.9% |
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 | 2,103 | 1,778 | 177 |
| Hispanic | 1,118 | 727 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 628 | 424 | 48 |
| Native American | 234 | 195 | 27 |
| Black | 132 | 104 | 10 |
| Other Race | 109 | 65 | 9 |
| Asian | 39 | 30 | 28 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 71.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,893 | $0 | $63,148 |
| Graduate Degree | $128,618 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,313 | $32,308 | $16,635 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,179 | $45,691 | $23,370 |
| Overall | $44,699 | $45,477 | $36,932 |
| Some College | $51,117 | $50,450 | $60,690 |
$44,699
Average Earnings
$45,477
Average Male
$36,932
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.36% of Needles residents speak only English, while 11.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,478 | 549 | 37.14% |
| White | 2,662 | 532 | 19.98% |
| Multiple | 804 | 455 | 56.59% |
| Black | 159 | 120 | 75.47% |
| Native | 394 | 95 | 24.11% |
| Other | 129 | 32 | 24.81% |
| Asian | 39 | 9 | 23.08% |
29.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.47%
Male Poverty Rate
31.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Needles is Black, with 75.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Needles is White, with 19.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.9% |
| Some College | 26.82% |
| High School | 15.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 89.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.95% |
| Female Employed | 13.48% |
| Male Employed | 5.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,756 | $82,204 |
| Households | $39,876 | $67,458 |
| Married Families | $69,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,831 | $39,445 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
379
Number of Veterans
323
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 88 |
| Korea | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 146 |
| 65 to 74 | 110 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 14.12% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 8.39% |
| Other Race | 31 | 24.8% |
| Native American | 15 | 5.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.1%
Labor Force Participation
34.9%
Employment Rate
12.8%
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
57.89%
Born in Needles
96.74%
Native Born
3.26%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
96.74% of Needles residents were born in the United States, with 57.89% having been born in California. 1.43% 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 | 4,615 | -35 | -0.75% |
| 2028 | 4,650 | -35 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 4,685 | -34 | -0.72% |
| 2026 | 4,719 | -35 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 4,754 | -35 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 4,789 | -35 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 4,824 | -39 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 4,863 | -46 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 4,909 | -19 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 4,928 | -34 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 4,962 | -17 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 4,979 | 11 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 4,968 | 15 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 4,953 | 19 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 4,934 | 23 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 4,911 | 16 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 4,895 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 4,889 | 21 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 4,868 | 33 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 4,835 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,830 | -361 | -6.95% |
| 1990 | 5,191 | 1,071 | 26% |
| 1980 | 4,120 | 69 | 1.7% |
| 1970 | 4,051 | -539 | -11.74% |
| 1960 | 4,590 | 539 | 13.31% |
| 1950 | 4,051 | 427 | 11.78% |
| 1940 | 3,624 | 480 | 15.27% |
| 1930 | 3,144 | 337 | 12.01% |
| 1920 | 2,807 | -1,808 | -39.18% |