Needham town is located in Norfolk County Massachusetts. Needham town has a 2024 population of 32,177. Needham town is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,107 in 2020.
The average household income in Needham town is $281,049 with a poverty rate of 3.75%. The median age in Needham town is 43 years: 43.9 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Needham town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,185 | 81.68% |
| Asian | 3,381 | 10.55% |
| Two or more races | 1,826 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 471 | 1.47% |
| Other race | 97 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.09% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,401 | 2.75 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 8,083 | 3.22 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 2,275 | 1.17 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Female | 853 | 2.45 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Male | 190 | 2.81 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 318 | 1.51% |
| Associates Degree | 634 | 3.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,248 | 29.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,771 | 51.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,482 | 7.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 240 | 1.14% |
| Some College | 1,358 | 6.45% |
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 | 17,471 | 17,162 | 14,188 |
| Asian | 2,243 | 2,103 | 1,885 |
| 2+ Races | 702 | 683 | 577 |
| Hispanic | 585 | 566 | 515 |
| Black | 418 | 328 | 181 |
| Other Race | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $103,977 | $172,794 | $76,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $154,597 | $184,641 | $108,792 |
| High School Graduate | $55,043 | $75,368 | $38,214 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $115,332 | $164,821 | $79,846 |
| Some College | $40,440 | $59,886 | $32,279 |
$115,332
Average Earnings
$164,821
Average Male
$79,846
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.85% of Needham town residents speak only English, while 20.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,449 | 791 | 3.11% |
| Multiple | 1,769 | 179 | 10.12% |
| Asian | 3,325 | 158 | 4.75% |
| Hispanic | 1,097 | 77 | 7.02% |
| Islander | 71 | 41 | 57.75% |
| Black | 438 | 8 | 1.83% |
3.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.65%
Male Poverty Rate
3.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Needham town is Islander, with 57.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Needham town is Black, with 1.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.24% |
| High School | 6.89% |
| Some College | 5.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.99% |
| Male Employed | 0.98% |
| Female Employed | 0.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $318,491 |
| Households | $212,241 | $281,049 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,228 | $123,815 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.3%
Male Marriage Rate
64.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
736
Number of Veterans
703
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 209 |
| First Gulf War | 164 |
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| Korea | 84 |
| World War II | 76 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 408 |
| 35 to 54 | 189 |
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 641 | 3.37% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 5.44% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.61% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 5.28% |
| Black | 5 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
54.13%
Born in Needham town
83.32%
Native Born
16.68%
Foreign Born
4.7%
Non Citizen
11.99%
Naturalized
83.32% of Needham town residents were born in the United States, with 54.13% having been born in Massachusetts. 4.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 32,277 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 32,257 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 32,237 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 32,217 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 32,197 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 32,177 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 32,157 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 32,137 | 56 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 32,081 | -26 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 32,107 | 715 | 2.28% |
| 2019 | 31,392 | 169 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 31,223 | 191 | 0.62% |
| 2017 | 31,032 | 344 | 1.12% |
| 2016 | 30,688 | 199 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 30,489 | 230 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 30,259 | 425 | 1.42% |
| 2013 | 29,834 | 338 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 29,496 | 221 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 29,275 | 105 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 29,170 | 0 | 0% |