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Needville

Texas · 3,089 residents · 2.008 sq mi
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Needville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,330. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,089
+18%since 2000
from 2,609 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,538 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+11%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Needville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,330
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,202 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,882
+79%since 2000
from $17,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,105
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+44%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(1,609)
Black13.1%(341)
Hispanic / Latino24%(625)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.8%(1,742)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(1,797)
Black8.3%(257)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(903)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other1.1%(33)
Diversity Score68.3%(2,110)
Diversity Score
68
+2%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Needville, Texas?

Needville, Texas has about 3,089 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Needville, Texas?

The typical household in Needville, Texas earns about $61,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Needville, Texas expensive?

In Needville, Texas, the median home is worth about $146,000, and the typical rent is about $1,105 a month.

How educated are people in Needville, Texas?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Needville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Needville, Texas?

About 16.0% of people in Needville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Needville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Needville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 878 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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