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Needham

Alabama · 68 residents (2025 est.) · 0.572 sq mi
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Needham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,500. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $175,000. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79
−19%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+31%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:68 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4667871071281990201020202024Needham
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,634
+160%since 2000
from $16,764 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+56.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+33%since 2010
from 0.263 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance31.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical31.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
37.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+81%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+35.1 ptssince 2011
from 27.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
60.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+39.4 ptssince 2017
from 53.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Needham, Alabama?

Needham, Alabama has about 79 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Needham, Alabama?

The typical household in Needham, Alabama earns about $87,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Needham, Alabama expensive?

In Needham, Alabama, the median home is worth about $175,000.

How educated are people in Needham, Alabama?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Needham, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Needham, Alabama?

About 2.5% of people in Needham, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Needham, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Needham, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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