Needham, MA

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Needham Overview

31,957
TOTAL POPULATION
15,177
MALE POPULATION
16,780
FEMALE POPULATION
90.45
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$95,376
PER CAPITA INCOME
$245,838
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$206,261
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
55.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
44.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,693
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
16,458
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Needham Zip Codes

Needham Area Codes

Race in Needham

The most populous races in Needham are White / Caucasian (26,794 | 83.8%), Asian (3,055 | 9.6%), and Two or more Races (1,218 | 3.8%).
Race in Needham
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,0559.6%
Black / African American7512.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific430.1%
Hispanic or Latino1,0213.2%
Native / Alaskan310.1%
White / Caucasian26,79483.8%
Two or more Races1,2183.8%
Some other Race650.2%
Total31,957100.0%

Ancestry in Needham

The most populous ancestries reported in Needham are Irish (5,467 | 17.1%), English (3,851 | 12.0%), Italian (3,435 | 10.7%), Russian (2,422 | 7.6%), and German (2,212 | 6.9%), together accounting for 54.4% of all Needham residents.
Ancestry in Needham
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2550.8%
American1,3934.4%
Arab3201.0%
Argentinean550.2%
Armenian680.2%
Australian720.2%
Austrian1910.6%
Basque150.1%
Belgian170.1%
Bhutanese910.3%
Bolivian90.0%
Brazilian560.2%
British3601.1%
Bulgarian880.3%
Burmese3131.0%
Canadian2090.6%
Cape Verdean580.2%
Central American1190.4%
Cherokee70.0%
Chilean150.1%
Colombian80.0%
Croatian60.0%
Cuban280.1%
Cypriot250.1%
Czech1360.4%
Dutch740.2%
Eastern European1,2403.9%
Ecuadorian630.2%
Egyptian1110.4%
English3,85112.0%
European6492.0%
Filipino860.3%
Finnish870.3%
French4811.5%
French Canadian3261.0%
German2,2126.9%
Greek4691.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro430.1%
Guatemalan620.2%
Haitian570.2%
Honduran540.2%
Hungarian1940.6%
Indian (Asian)1,6555.2%
Indonesian20.0%
Irish5,46717.1%
Israeli1140.4%
Italian3,43510.7%
Jamaican260.1%
Korean330.1%
Latvian940.3%
Lebanese1770.5%
Lithuanian910.3%
Mexican1800.6%
Mexican American Indian50.0%
Mongolian210.1%
Nigerian940.3%
Northern European1390.4%
Norwegian2100.7%
Okinawan60.0%
Pakistani1330.4%
Peruvian910.3%
Polish1,7065.3%
Portuguese3651.1%
Puerto Rican960.3%
Romanian1530.5%
Russian2,4227.6%
Salvadoran30.0%
Scotch-Irish2530.8%
Scottish6402.0%
Serbian110.0%
Slovak1550.5%
South African420.1%
South American4541.4%
Spaniard1030.3%
Spanish140.0%
Sri Lankan590.2%
Subsaharan African5321.7%
Swedish4101.3%
Swiss380.1%
Syrian210.1%
Thai9362.9%
U.S. Virgin Islander10.0%
Ukrainian6882.1%
Venezuelan2130.7%
Vietnamese50.0%
Welsh1600.5%
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Immigrants in Needham

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Needham came from Europe (2,074 | 6.5%), Asia (1,903 | 5.9%), Eastern Europe (1,243 | 3.9%), Eastern Asia (1,042 | 3.3%), and China (882 | 2.8%), together accounting for 22.3% of all Needham residents.
Immigrants in Needham
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa3251.0%
Argentina140.0%
Asia1,9035.9%
Australia340.1%
Austria80.0%
Azores250.1%
Bangladesh150.1%
Belarus870.3%
Brazil540.2%
Bulgaria450.1%
Canada1580.5%
Caribbean1490.5%
Central America1300.4%
Chile150.1%
China8822.8%
Cuba40.0%
Eastern Africa1580.5%
Eastern Asia1,0423.3%
Eastern Europe1,2433.9%
Ecuador630.2%
Egypt760.2%
England320.1%
Europe2,0746.5%
France240.1%
Germany1060.3%
Greece1140.4%
Guatemala190.1%
Haiti390.1%
Honduras190.1%
Hong Kong1500.5%
India3621.1%
Ireland150.1%
Israel2240.7%
Italy1070.3%
Jamaica810.3%
Kenya1580.5%
Korea1600.5%
Latin America5461.7%
Latvia570.2%
Lebanon100.0%
Malaysia210.1%
Mexico920.3%
Netherlands240.1%
Nigeria560.2%
Northern Africa760.2%
Northern Europe3301.0%
Oceania340.1%
Peru310.1%
Poland310.1%
Portugal250.1%
Romania180.1%
Russia5321.7%
South Africa350.1%
South America2670.8%
South Central Asia3771.2%
South Eastern Asia2220.7%
Southern Europe3391.1%
Spain930.3%
Taiwan820.3%
Thailand1330.4%
Turkey110.0%
Ukraine3040.9%
Uruguay170.1%
Venezuela730.2%
Vietnam660.2%
Western Africa560.2%
Western Asia2450.8%
Western Europe1620.5%
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Sex and Age in Needham

Sex and Age in Needham

The most populous age groups in Needham are 10 to 14 Years (1,449 | 9.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (1,553 | 9.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Needham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years664 (4.4%)813 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years1,116 (7.3%)1,553 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Years1,449 (9.6%)1,523 (9.1%)
15 to 19 Years1,292 (8.5%)1,283 (7.6%)
20 to 24 Years501 (3.3%)577 (3.4%)
25 to 29 Years404 (2.7%)202 (1.2%)
30 to 34 Years498 (3.3%)658 (3.9%)
35 to 39 Years866 (5.7%)1,140 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years1,142 (7.5%)1,228 (7.3%)
45 to 49 Years1,330 (8.8%)1,158 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years1,096 (7.2%)1,100 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years1,183 (7.8%)1,233 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,086 (7.2%)1,033 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years779 (5.1%)922 (5.5%)
70 to 74 Years625 (4.1%)666 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years373 (2.5%)496 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years364 (2.4%)360 (2.1%)
85 Years and over409 (2.7%)835 (5.0%)
Total15,177 (100.0%)16,780 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Needham

Median Family Size in Needham

The median family size in Needham is 3.14 persons per family, with married-couple families (8,071 | 89.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.22 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (782 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.35 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Needham
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple8,071 (89.3%)3.22
Single Male/Father189 (2.1%)2.68
Single Female/Mother782 (8.6%)2.35
Total Families9,042 (100.0%)3.14

Median Household Size in Needham

The median household size in Needham is 2.76 persons per household, with married-couple households (8,071 | 71.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.23 persons per household. non-family households (2,270 | 20.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Needham
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple8,071 (71.4%)3.23
Single Male/Father189 (1.7%)2.96
Single Female/Mother782 (6.9%)2.44
Non-family2,270 (20.1%)1.19
Total Households11,312 (100.0%)2.76

Household Size by Marriage Status in Needham

Out of a total of 11,312 households in Needham, 9,042 (79.9%) are family households, while 2,270 (20.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,602, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,939.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Needham
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,939 (17.1%)
2-Person Households3,602 (31.8%)280 (2.5%)
3-Person Households1,603 (14.2%)31 (0.3%)
4-Person Households2,804 (24.8%)20 (0.2%)
5-Person Households804 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households160 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households69 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,042 (79.9%)2,270 (20.1%)

Female Fertility in Needham

Fertility by Age in Needham

Average fertility rate in Needham is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Needham
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years138 (63.0%)96.0
35 to 50 years81 (37.0%)22.0
Total219 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Needham

76.7% of women with births (219) in Needham are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 37.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Needham
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years87 (63.0%)51 (37.0%)
35 to 50 years81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total168 (76.7%)51 (23.3%)

Fertility by Education in Needham

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Needham
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree70 (32.0%)87.0
Bachelor's Degree66 (30.1%)38.0
Graduate Degree83 (37.9%)33.0
Total219 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Needham

23.3% of women with births in Needham are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 72.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Needham
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree19 (27.1%)51 (72.9%)
Bachelor's Degree66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total168 (76.7%)51 (23.3%)

Income in Needham

Income Overview in Needham

Per Capita Income in Needham is $95,376, while median incomes of families and households are $245,838 and $206,261 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income31,957$95,376
Median Family Income9,042$245,838
Mean Family Income9,042$304,664
Median Household Income11,312$206,261
Mean Household Income11,312$267,951
Income Deficit9,042$14,693
Wage / Income Gap (%)31,95755.62%
Wage / Income Gap ($)31,95744.38¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index31,9570.47

Earnings by Sex in Needham

Average Earnings in Needham are $88,576, $130,255 for men and $57,801 for women, a difference of 55.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Needham
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,313 (52.6%)$130,255
Female8,388 (47.4%)$57,801
Total17,701 (100.0%)$88,576

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Needham

The most common earnings brackets in Needham are $100,000+ for men (5,494 | 59.0%) and $100,000+ for women (2,728 | 32.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Needham
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less408 (4.4%)592 (7.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999299 (3.2%)558 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499166 (1.8%)220 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99931 (0.3%)191 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499226 (2.4%)332 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99950 (0.5%)50 (0.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499185 (2.0%)316 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)59 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49987 (0.9%)56 (0.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999186 (2.0%)210 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999102 (1.1%)322 (3.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999201 (2.2%)387 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999213 (2.3%)292 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99960 (0.6%)175 (2.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999144 (1.5%)187 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99968 (0.7%)165 (2.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999309 (3.3%)445 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999294 (3.2%)263 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999790 (8.5%)840 (10.0%)
$100,000+5,494 (59.0%)2,728 (32.5%)
Total9,313 (100.0%)8,388 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Needham

Average earnings in Needham are $160,208 for men and $72,963 for women, a difference of 54.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $184,190, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $55,739. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $89,870, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $31,071.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Needham
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$118,250$0
High School Diploma$73,639$34,926
College or Associate's Degree$55,739$31,071
Bachelor's Degree$160,789$73,504
Graduate Degree$184,190$89,870
Total$160,208$72,963

Family Income in Needham

Family Income Brackets in Needham

According to the Needham family income data, there are 5,543 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 61.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 18 families (0.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Needham
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001361.5%
$10,000 to $14,999180.2%
$15,000 to $24,999810.9%
$25,000 to $34,999991.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993984.4%
$50,000 to $74,9993533.9%
$75,000 to $99,9995436.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,00411.1%
$150,000 to $199,9998779.7%
$200,000+5,54361.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Needham

4-person families (2,765 | 30.6%) account for the highest median family income in Needham with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (1,609 | 17.8%) have the highest median income of $82,804 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Needham
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,655 (40.4%)$154,901
3-Person Families1,609 (17.8%)$248,413
4-Person Families2,765 (30.6%)$250,001
5-Person Families812 (9.0%)$250,001
6-Person Families145 (1.6%)$250,001
7+ Person Families56 (0.6%)$126,707
Total9,042 (100.0%)$245,838

Family Income by Number of Earners in Needham

The median family income in Needham is $245,838, with families comprising 2 earners (4,938) having the highest median family income of $250,001, while families with no earners (1,076) have the lowest median family income of $94,429, accounting for 54.6% and 11.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Needham
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,076 (11.9%)$94,429
1 Earner1,791 (19.8%)$155,597
2 Earners4,938 (54.6%)$250,001
3+ Earners1,237 (13.7%)$250,001
Total9,042 (100.0%)$245,838

Household Income in Needham

Household Income Brackets in Needham

With 5,848 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Needham, accounting for 51.7% of all households. In contrast, only 90 households (0.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Needham
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002262.0%
$10,000 to $14,999900.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992712.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992942.6%
$35,000 to $49,9997016.2%
$50,000 to $74,9996565.8%
$75,000 to $99,9996796.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,44812.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1099.8%
$200,000+5,84851.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Needham

The median household income in Needham is $206,261, with the highest median household income of $250,001 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,843 households (25.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 90 households (0.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Needham
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years90 (0.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,843 (25.1%)$250,001
45 to 64 Years4,894 (43.3%)$245,783
65+ Years3,485 (30.8%)$111,193
Total11,312 (100.0%)$206,261

Poverty in Needham

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Needham

With 2.1% poverty level for males and 3.4% for females among the residents of Needham, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 63 males (7.2%) and 92 females (11.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Needham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)12 (1.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (0.7%)69 (3.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)37 (4.1%)
15 Years18 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years63 (7.2%)92 (11.9%)
25 to 34 Years30 (3.3%)33 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years53 (2.6%)66 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years6 (0.3%)23 (1.0%)
55 to 64 Years31 (1.4%)34 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years76 (5.5%)126 (8.0%)
75 Years and over25 (2.2%)54 (3.5%)
Total313 (2.1%)546 (3.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Needham

According to the poverty statistics in Needham, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Needham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years662 (100.0%)801 (98.5%)
5 Years137 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,494 (99.3%)1,841 (96.4%)
12 to 14 Years902 (100.0%)866 (95.9%)
15 Years262 (93.6%)272 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years528 (100.0%)577 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years815 (92.8%)681 (88.1%)
25 to 34 Years870 (96.7%)827 (96.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,955 (97.4%)2,302 (97.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,407 (99.8%)2,235 (99.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,217 (98.6%)2,210 (98.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,296 (94.5%)1,452 (92.0%)
75 Years and over1,085 (97.8%)1,466 (96.5%)
Total14,630 (97.9%)15,765 (96.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Needham

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Needham show that 1.8% or 147 of the total 8,071 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.4%, comprising of 37 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Needham
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,719 (97.1%)110 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children3,411 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children794 (95.6%)37 (4.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,924 (98.2%)147 (1.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Needham

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Needham
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)15 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)30 (12.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)45 (5.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Needham

The poverty data for Needham shows that 147 of the married-couple family households (1.8%) and 45 of the single-parent households (4.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (4.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 household (9.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Needham
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children110 (2.9%)15 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)30 (9.6%)
3 or 4 Children37 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (1.8%)45 (4.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Needham

Employment by Class of Employer in Needham

Among the 15,315 employed individuals in Needham, private company employees (9,283 | 60.6%), not-for-profit organizations (2,679 | 17.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,147 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Needham
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9,28360.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9236.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,1477.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,67917.5%
Local Government Employees7494.9%
State Government Employees3842.5%
Federal Government Employees1501.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total15,315100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Needham

According to the labor force statistics for Needham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (24,275), 67.8% or 16,458 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 856 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.7% or 562 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.1% or 102 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Needham
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years676 (33.6%)70 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Years865 (80.2%)126 (14.6%)
25 to 29 Years562 (92.7%)102 (18.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,070 (92.6%)14 (1.3%)
35 to 44 Years4,000 (91.4%)40 (1.0%)
45 to 54 Years4,169 (89.0%)96 (2.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,993 (82.5%)187 (9.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,763 (83.2%)143 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,146 (38.3%)73 (6.4%)
75 Years and over224 (7.9%)11 (4.9%)
Total16,458 (67.8%)856 (5.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Needham

According to labor force statistics for Needham, 88.3% of individuals (13,560) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (15,357) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 583 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 89.6% or 1,073 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.6% or 49 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Needham
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School169 (70.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma540 (73.5%)3 (0.4%)
College / Associate Degree1,073 (89.6%)55 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,773 (89.3%)593 (4.5%)
Total13,560 (88.3%)660 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Needham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Needham are Management (3,115 | 20.0%), Community & Social Service (2,874 | 18.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,973 | 12.6%), Business & Financial (1,875 | 12.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (1,646 | 10.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Needham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Needham, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (71.1%), Legal Services & Support (71.1%), and Architecture & Engineering (62.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (69.4%), Life, Physical & Social Science (62.5%), and Health Technologists (59.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Needham
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,849 (59.4%)1,266 (40.6%)
Business & Financial1,114 (59.4%)761 (40.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,194 (60.5%)779 (39.5%)
Computers & Mathematics796 (71.1%)323 (28.9%)
Architecture & Engineering196 (62.0%)120 (38.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science202 (37.6%)336 (62.5%)
Community & Social Service 1,283 (44.6%)1,591 (55.4%)
Education, Arts & Media103 (59.5%)70 (40.5%)
Legal Services & Support415 (71.1%)169 (28.9%)
Education Instruction & Library503 (30.6%)1,143 (69.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment262 (55.6%)209 (44.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating577 (40.4%)851 (59.6%)
Health Technologists515 (40.2%)765 (59.8%)
Total (Category)6,017 (53.4%)5,248 (46.6%)
Total (Overall)8,463 (54.2%)7,143 (45.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Needham are Food Preparation & Serving (336 | 2.1%), Personal Care & Service (252 | 1.6%), Healthcare Support (185 | 1.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (83 | 0.5%), and Security & Protection (60 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Needham

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Needham, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (96.7%), and Law Enforcement (92.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (53.3%), and Personal Care & Service (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Needham
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)185 (100.0%)
Security & Protection58 (96.7%)2 (3.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement24 (92.3%)2 (7.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving157 (46.7%)179 (53.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance65 (78.3%)18 (21.7%)
Personal Care & Service126 (50.0%)126 (50.0%)
Total (Category)406 (44.3%)510 (55.7%)
Total (Overall)8,463 (54.2%)7,143 (45.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Needham are Sales & Related (1,512 | 9.7%), and Office & Administration (928 | 5.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Needham

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Needham
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related906 (59.9%)606 (40.1%)
Office & Administration360 (38.8%)568 (61.2%)
Total (Category)1,266 (51.9%)1,174 (48.1%)
Total (Overall)8,463 (54.2%)7,143 (45.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Needham are Construction & Extraction (240 | 1.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (229 | 1.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (63 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Needham

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Needham
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (20.6%)50 (79.4%)
Construction & Extraction240 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair158 (69.0%)71 (31.0%)
Total (Category)411 (77.3%)121 (22.7%)
Total (Overall)8,463 (54.2%)7,143 (45.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Needham are Transportation (237 | 1.5%), Material Moving (143 | 0.9%), and Production (73 | 0.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Needham

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Needham
OccupationMaleFemale
Production68 (93.1%)5 (6.9%)
Transportation208 (87.8%)29 (12.2%)
Material Moving87 (60.8%)56 (39.2%)
Total (Category)363 (80.1%)90 (19.9%)
Total (Overall)8,463 (54.2%)7,143 (45.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Needham

Employment Industries in Needham

The major employment industries in Needham include Professional & Scientific (3,182 | 20.4%), Educational Services (2,443 | 15.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,335 | 15.0%), Finance & Insurance (1,549 | 9.9%), and Retail Trade (1,242 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Needham

Employment Industries by Sex in Needham

The Needham industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (83.1%), and Construction (80.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (69.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Needham
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting27 (19.6%)111 (80.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Construction309 (80.7%)74 (19.3%)
Manufacturing648 (65.4%)343 (34.6%)
Wholesale Trade275 (76.2%)86 (23.8%)
Retail Trade727 (58.5%)515 (41.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing193 (60.3%)127 (39.7%)
Utilities12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information272 (70.5%)114 (29.5%)
Finance & Insurance1,078 (69.6%)471 (30.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing245 (60.8%)158 (39.2%)
Professional & Scientific2,038 (64.0%)1,144 (35.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support196 (59.8%)132 (40.2%)
Educational Services849 (34.7%)1,594 (65.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance723 (31.0%)1,612 (69.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation202 (83.1%)41 (16.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services191 (62.2%)116 (37.8%)
Public Administration191 (63.0%)112 (37.0%)
Total8,463 (54.2%)7,143 (45.8%)

Education in Needham

School Enrollment in Needham

The most common levels of schooling among the 9,602 students in Needham are high school (2,311 | 24.1%), elementary school (2,263 | 23.6%), and middle school (2,247 | 23.4%).
School Enrollment in Needham
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5685.9%
Kindergarten6306.6%
Elementary School2,26323.6%
Middle School2,24723.4%
High School2,31124.1%
College / Undergraduate1,13011.8%
Graduate / Professional4534.7%
Total9,602100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Needham

Out of a total of 9,602 students who are enrolled in schools in Needham, 2,737 (28.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,865 (71.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 436 (95.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,571 (89.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Needham
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds23 (5.0%)436 (95.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,326 (88.8%)294 (11.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,571 (89.2%)310 (10.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,326 (80.1%)330 (19.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds361 (41.5%)508 (58.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds150 (28.2%)382 (71.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds75 (40.5%)110 (59.5%)
35 Years and over38 (9.5%)362 (90.5%)
Total6,865 (71.5%)2,737 (28.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Needham

Business (2,923 | 15.7%), social sciences (2,855 | 15.3%), engineering (1,424 | 7.6%), computers & mathematics (1,294 | 6.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (1,194 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 18,676 individuals in Needham who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Needham
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,2946.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,1946.4%
Physical & Health Sciences8704.7%
Psychology1,1876.4%
Social Sciences2,85515.3%
Engineering1,4247.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies2401.3%
Science & Technology1,0985.9%
Business2,92315.7%
Education1,0895.8%
Literature & Languages1,1136.0%
Liberal Arts & History1,0245.5%
Visual & Performing Arts9785.2%
Communications6213.3%
Arts & Humanities7664.1%
Total18,676100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Needham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Needham

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Needham are males with 2 vehicles (4,940, accounting for 59.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,207, making up 72.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Needham
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle140 (1.7%)69 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle1,017 (12.2%)1,063 (15.5%)
2 Vehicles4,940 (59.3%)4,207 (61.5%)
3 Vehicles1,705 (20.4%)1,222 (17.9%)
4 Vehicles392 (4.7%)171 (2.5%)
5 or more Vehicles142 (1.7%)108 (1.6%)
Total8,336 (100.0%)6,840 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Needham

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Needham are 45 to 59 minutes (1,794 commuters, 15.7%), 30 to 34 minutes (1,436 commuters, 12.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,337 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Needham
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2121.8%
5 to 9 Minutes1,23610.8%
10 to 14 Minutes1,21110.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,33711.7%
20 to 24 Minutes9768.5%
25 to 29 Minutes6335.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1,43612.6%
35 to 39 Minutes6475.7%
40 to 44 Minutes8307.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1,79415.7%
60 to 89 Minutes9718.5%
90 or more Minutes1461.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Needham

The most common commute times in Needham are 45 to 59 minutes (1,113 commuters, 18.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (799 commuters, 15.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Needham
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes107 (1.7%)105 (2.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes615 (10.0%)621 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes598 (9.8%)613 (11.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes538 (8.8%)799 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes479 (7.8%)497 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes255 (4.2%)378 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes975 (15.9%)461 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes378 (6.2%)269 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes454 (7.4%)376 (7.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,113 (18.1%)681 (12.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes537 (8.8%)434 (8.2%)
90 or more Minutes84 (1.4%)62 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Needham

The most frequent times of departure to work in Needham are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,129, 18.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,260, 23.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Needham
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM173 (2.8%)64 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM30 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM58 (0.9%)104 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM519 (8.5%)233 (4.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM688 (11.2%)161 (3.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM898 (14.6%)735 (13.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM747 (12.2%)972 (18.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,129 (18.4%)1,260 (23.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM625 (10.2%)717 (13.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM683 (11.1%)415 (7.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM140 (2.3%)82 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM90 (1.5%)66 (1.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM219 (3.6%)352 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM134 (2.2%)135 (2.5%)
Total6,133 (100.0%)5,296 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Needham

Occupancy by Ownership in Needham

Of the total 11,312 dwellings in Needham, owner-occupied units account for 9,707 (85.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,605 (14.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Needham
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9,70785.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,60514.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units11,312100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Needham

Occupancy by Household Size in Needham
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,93917.1%
2-Person Household3,88234.3%
3-Person Household1,63414.4%
4+ Person Household3,85734.1%
Total Housing Units11,312100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Needham

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Needham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,124 (58.0%)815 (42.0%)
2-Person Household3,398 (87.5%)484 (12.5%)
3-Person Household1,495 (91.5%)139 (8.5%)
4+ Person Household3,690 (95.7%)167 (4.3%)
Total Housing Units9,707 (85.8%)1,605 (14.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Needham

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Needham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School59 (77.6%)17 (22.4%)
High School Diploma466 (73.4%)169 (26.6%)
College/Associate Degree650 (60.8%)419 (39.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,532 (89.5%)1,000 (10.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Needham

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Needham
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6796.0%
35 to 44 Years2,25419.9%
45 to 54 Years2,42921.5%
55 to 64 Years2,46521.8%
65 to 74 Years1,77015.7%
75 to 84 Years9038.0%
85 Years and Over8127.2%
Total11,312100.0%

Housing Finances in Needham

Median Income by Occupancy in Needham

Median Income by Occupancy in Needham
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied9,707 (85.8%)$234,923
Renter-Occupied1,605 (14.2%)$78,350
Average11,312 (100.0%)$206,261

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Needham

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Needham
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00078 (0.8%)133 (8.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99914 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99956 (0.6%)34 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99959 (0.6%)117 (7.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99961 (0.6%)33 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999225 (2.3%)73 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999404 (4.2%)294 (18.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999564 (5.8%)91 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999518 (5.3%)160 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,192 (12.3%)253 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more6,536 (67.3%)417 (26.0%)
Total9,707 (100.0%)1,605 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Needham

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Needham
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300115 (1.2%)95 (5.9%)
$300 to $49924 (0.3%)58 (3.6%)
$500 to $799258 (2.7%)19 (1.2%)
$800 to $999302 (3.1%)58 (3.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,204 (12.4%)61 (3.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,115 (11.5%)335 (20.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499518 (5.3%)297 (18.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999574 (5.9%)109 (6.8%)
$3,000 or more5,597 (57.7%)378 (23.5%)
Total9,707 (100.0%)1,605 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Needham

Housing Structures in Needham

Housing Structures in Needham
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,83578.1%
Single Unit, Attached6705.9%
2 Unit Apartments2972.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments780.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1771.6%
10 or more Apartments1,24311.0%
Mobile Home / Other120.1%
Total11,312100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Needham

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Needham
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached8,574 (97.1%)261 (2.9%)
Single Unit, Attached577 (86.1%)93 (13.9%)
2 Unit Apartments146 (49.2%)151 (50.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments36 (46.2%)42 (53.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments42 (23.7%)135 (76.3%)
10 or more Apartments320 (25.7%)923 (74.3%)
Mobile Home / Other12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,707 (85.8%)1,605 (14.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Needham

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Needham
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room77 (0.8%)108 (6.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms144 (1.5%)660 (41.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,085 (11.2%)411 (25.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,519 (26.0%)283 (17.6%)
8 or more Rooms5,882 (60.6%)143 (8.9%)
Total9,707 (100.0%)1,605 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Needham

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Needham
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,308 (54.7%)634 (39.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas256 (2.6%)23 (1.4%)
Electricity625 (6.4%)694 (43.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,390 (34.9%)254 (15.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels78 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used50 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,707 (100.0%)1,605 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Needham

Household Vehicle Usage in Needham
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle416 (4.3%)288 (17.9%)
1 Vehicle1,786 (18.4%)928 (57.8%)
2 Vehicles5,765 (59.4%)345 (21.5%)
3 or more Vehicles1,740 (17.9%)44 (2.7%)
Total9,707 (100.0%)1,605 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Needham

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Needham

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,1736,534
Median Property Value$927,300$1,159,900
Median Household Income$138,540$5,091
Monthly Housing Costs$1,411$5,458
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$39

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Needham

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Needham
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00021 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99935 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999112 (3.5%)138 (2.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99994 (3.0%)170 (2.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999619 (19.5%)382 (5.9%)
$750,000 to $999,999995 (31.4%)1,570 (24.0%)
$1,000,000 or more1,297 (40.9%)4,274 (65.4%)
Total3,173 (100.0%)6,534 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Needham

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Needham
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00032 (1.0%)166 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999101 (3.2%)60 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99979 (2.5%)75 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999295 (9.3%)146 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999237 (7.5%)109 (1.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999406 (12.8%)327 (5.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999578 (18.2%)112 (1.7%)
$150,000 or more1,445 (45.5%)614 (9.4%)
Total3,173 (100.0%)6,534 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Needham

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Needham
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x307 (9.7%)250,001 (3,826.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x328 (10.3%)536 (8.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x312 (9.8%)1,238 (19.0%)
4.0x or more2,226 (70.2%)1,461 (22.4%)
Total3,173 (100.0%)6,534 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Needham

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Needham
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80038 (1.2%)46 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4992,976 (93.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,173 (100.0%)6,534 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Needham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Needham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Needham
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,849 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years7,411 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,455 (97.3%)41 (2.7%)
26 to 34 Years1,664 (96.2%)66 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years4,327 (98.9%)49 (1.1%)
45 to 54 Years4,655 (99.7%)16 (0.3%)
55 to 64 Years4,364 (97.2%)128 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,935 (99.5%)15 (0.5%)
75 Years and older2,630 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31,290 (99.0%)315 (1.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Needham

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Needham
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,849 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen7,411 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,455 (97.3%)41 (2.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Needham

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Needham
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000995 (98.5%)15 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,480 (90.1%)162 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,347 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over25,946 (99.5%)138 (0.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Needham

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Needham
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6112 (6.1%)1,791 (96.9%)
6 to 18 Years214 (2.9%)7,315 (98.7%)
19 to 25 Years114 (7.6%)1,372 (91.7%)
25 to 34 Years256 (14.8%)1,489 (86.1%)
35 to 44 Years155 (3.5%)4,244 (97.0%)
45 to 54 Years85 (1.8%)4,612 (98.7%)
55 to 64 Years267 (5.9%)4,236 (94.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,655 (90.0%)2,073 (70.3%)
75 Years and over2,593 (98.6%)1,722 (65.5%)
Total6,451 (20.4%)28,854 (91.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Needham

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Needham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)52 (6.4%)
5 to 17 Years77 (2.3%)11 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years223 (12.0%)37 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years128 (1.9%)144 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years115 (8.4%)202 (12.8%)
75 Years and over409 (36.8%)858 (56.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Needham

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Needham: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)52 (6.4%)
5 to 17 Years14 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (0.4%)35 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years73 (5.3%)69 (4.4%)
75 Years and over161 (14.5%)234 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Needham: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)52 (6.4%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (0.2%)7 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years21 (1.5%)17 (1.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)64 (4.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Needham: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years63 (1.9%)11 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years184 (9.9%)37 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (0.5%)62 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.1%)35 (2.2%)
75 Years and over42 (3.8%)326 (21.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Needham: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years50 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years60 (0.9%)78 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years26 (1.9%)156 (9.9%)
75 Years and over278 (25.1%)685 (45.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Needham: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years32 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (0.1%)7 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)46 (2.9%)
75 Years and over93 (8.4%)561 (36.9%)

Technology Access in Needham

Computing Device Access in Needham

Computing Device Access in Needham
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10,30891.1%
Smartphone10,19890.1%
Tablet9,08780.3%
No Computing Device2942.6%
Total11,312100.0%

Internet Access in Needham

Internet Access in Needham
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home10,27690.8%
Cellular Data Only4003.5%
Satellite Internet3082.7%
No Internet6005.3%
Total11,312100.0%

Needham Summary

Needham is a town located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Greater Boston area and is located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Boston. As of the 2010 census, the population of Needham was 28,886.

History

Needham was first settled in 1680 by settlers from Dedham, Massachusetts. The town was officially incorporated in 1711 and was named after the town of Needham Market in Suffolk, England. The town was originally an agricultural community, but by the mid-19th century, it had become a thriving industrial center. The town was home to several factories, including the Needham Button Company, which produced buttons for the military during the Civil War.
In the late 19th century, Needham began to experience a period of rapid growth and development. The town was connected to Boston by the Boston and Albany Railroad in 1844, and the Needham Branch Railroad was built in 1848. This allowed for the development of several new industries, including the Needham Manufacturing Company, which produced a variety of products, including furniture, tools, and machinery.

Geography

Needham is located in eastern Massachusetts, approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Boston. The town is bordered by Wellesley to the north, Dedham to the east, Newton to the south, and Westwood to the west. The Charles River forms the western boundary of the town.
The town has a total area of 10.3 square miles, of which 10.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The town is mostly flat, with some hills in the northern and eastern parts of town.

Economy

Needham has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The town is home to several large employers, including Boston Scientific, TripAdvisor, and the Needham Public Schools.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and professional services. The town is also home to several technology companies, including TripAdvisor, Boston Scientific, and the Needham Public Schools.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Needham was 28,886. The racial makeup of the town was 87.3% White, 4.2% Asian, 3.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median household income in Needham was $128,845, and the median family income was $152,945. The per capita income for the town was $63,945. About 3.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Needham?
Total Population of Needham is 31,957.
What is the Total Male Population of Needham?
Total Male Population of Needham is 15,177.
What is the Total Female Population of Needham?
Total Female Population of Needham is 16,780.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Needham?
There are 90.45 Males per 100 Females in Needham.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Needham?
There are 110.56 Females per 100 Males in Needham.
What is the Median Population Age in Needham?
Median Population Age in Needham is 43.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Needham
Average Family Size in Needham is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Needham
Average Household Size in Needham is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Needham?
Per Capita income in Needham is $95,376.
What is the Median Family Income in Needham?
Median Family Income in Needham is $245,838.
What is the Median Household income in Needham?
Median Household Income in Needham is $206,261.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Needham?
Income or Wage Gap in Needham is 55.6%.
Women in Needham earn 44.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Needham?
Family Income Deficit in Needham is $14,693.
Families that are below poverty line in Needham earn $14,693 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Needham?
Inequality or Gini Index in Needham is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Needham?
There are 16,458 People in the Labor Forcein in Needham.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Needham?
67.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Needham.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Needham?
Unemployment Rate in Needham is 5.2%.