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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Needham

Massachusetts · 28,911 residents · 12.298 sq mi
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Needham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,079. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $380,700. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 74% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,911
+5%since 1990
from 27,557 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,351 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,241 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+5%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K29K30K31K33K1990201020202024Needham
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,079
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,357 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$44,549
+59%since 1990
from $27,935 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$380,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,289
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $893 in 1990
US average: $602
80.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
19.1% rent
4.3
+2%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(26,581)
Black0.7%(202)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(309)
Asian2.6%(712)
Diversity Score11.2%(3,075)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(27,140)
Black0.6%(187)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(341)
Asian3.5%(1,023)
Diversity Score13%(3,749)
13
+16%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

64.9%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 94.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
33.5%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−21%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Needham, Massachusetts?

Needham, Massachusetts has about 28,911 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Needham, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Needham, Massachusetts earns about $88,079 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 $380,700, and the typical rent is about $1,289 a month.

How educated are people in Needham, Massachusetts?

About 64.9% 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 2.5% of people in Needham, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Needham, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Needham, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,354 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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