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Needham

Alabama · 73 residents · 0.572 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,900. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−25%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
128 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+23%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4667871071281990201020202024Needham
202479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,389
+105%since 2000
from $16,764 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance39.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical39.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
3.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(70)
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
8.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
60.8 min
+120%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+23.9 ptssince 2011
from 27.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Needham, Alabama?

Needham, Alabama has about 73 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Needham, Alabama expensive?

In Needham, Alabama, the median home is worth about $53,900.

How educated are people in Needham, Alabama?

About 8.6% 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 3.7% 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 38 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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