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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Needham

Massachusetts · 27,557 residents · 12.298 sq mi
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Needham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,357. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $255,800. With a median age of 38.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 63% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

27,557
−5%vs 2000
vs 28,911 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,241 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 2,351 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.9
−5%vs 2000
vs 40.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
27K29K30K31K33K1990201020202024Needham
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,357
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,079 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,935
−37%vs 2000
vs $44,549 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$255,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $380,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$893
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,289 in 2000
US average: $450
79.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
20.3% rent
4.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(27,140)
Black0.6%(187)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(341)
Asian3.5%(1,023)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(3,749)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(26,581)
Black0.7%(202)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(309)
Asian2.6%(712)
Other0.2%(62)
Diversity Score11.2%(3,075)
11
−14%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.7%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
25.2%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Needham, Massachusetts?

Needham, Massachusetts has about 27,557 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Needham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Needham, Massachusetts earns about $60,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Needham, Massachusetts expensive?

In Needham, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $255,800, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Needham, Massachusetts?

About 53.7% of adults age 25 and over in Needham, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Needham, Massachusetts?

About 3.3% of people in Needham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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