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Needham

Alabama · 94 residents · 0.572 sq mi
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Needham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,900. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94
−3%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+16%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4667871071281990201020202024Needham
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,536
+58%since 2000
from $16,764 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade41.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
14.0%
−68.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
45.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.7
+55%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(93)
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
12.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Needham, Alabama?

Needham, Alabama has about 94 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Needham, Alabama?

The typical household in Needham, Alabama earns about $42,500 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 $72,900.

How educated are people in Needham, Alabama?

About 12.5% 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 8.9% 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 17 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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