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 $66,748 with a poverty rate of 29.25%. The median age in Needles is 48.8 years: 49.2 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Needles was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,203 | 65.43% |
| Two or more races | 806 | 16.47% |
| Native American | 548 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 163 | 3.33% |
| Other race | 119 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.27% |
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 | 2,016 | 2.43 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Married | 850 | 2.88 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 648 | 1.28 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Female | 373 | 3.37 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 145 | 2.47 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 595 | 16.31% |
| Associates Degree | 207 | 5.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 7.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 2.74% |
| High School Graduate | 1,230 | 33.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 154 | 4.22% |
| Some College | 1,107 | 30.34% |
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 | 1,965 | 1,664 | 159 |
| Hispanic | 1,201 | 847 | 105 |
| 2+ Races | 615 | 403 | 53 |
| Native American | 295 | 244 | 44 |
| Black | 135 | 113 | 24 |
| Other Race | 95 | 55 | 9 |
| Asian | 43 | 29 | 28 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 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 65.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,010 | $113,100 | $60,433 |
| Graduate Degree | $123,109 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,123 | $31,146 | $28,274 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $23,510 |
| Overall | $39,063 | $40,767 | $36,164 |
| Some College | $44,808 | $46,250 | $43,977 |
$39,063
Average Earnings
$40,767
Average Male
$36,164
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.85% of Needles residents speak only English, while 11.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,525 | 590 | 23.37% |
| Multiple | 806 | 473 | 58.68% |
| Hispanic | 1,559 | 460 | 29.51% |
| Native | 548 | 134 | 24.45% |
| Black | 163 | 103 | 63.19% |
| Other | 119 | 24 | 20.17% |
| Asian | 43 | 14 | 32.56% |
29.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.1%
Male Poverty Rate
30.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Needles is Black, with 63.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Needles is Other, with 20.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.21% |
| Some College | 25.8% |
| High School | 13.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 84.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.54% |
| Female Employed | 16.99% |
| Male Employed | 6.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,828 | $76,251 |
| Households | $38,368 | $66,748 |
| Married Families | $80,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,132 | $44,617 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
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
385
Number of Veterans
323
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Korea | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 153 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 250 | 9.58% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 14.29% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 8.12% |
| Black | 36 | 26.67% |
| Other Race | 30 | 26.32% |
| Native American | 15 | 4.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.8%
Labor Force Participation
36.7%
Employment Rate
14.1%
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
54.79%
Born in Needles
96.55%
Native Born
3.45%
Foreign Born
1.31%
Non Citizen
2.15%
Naturalized
96.55% of Needles residents were born in the United States, with 54.79% having been born in California. 1.31% 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% |