Needham town, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Needham town is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 83. It ranks as the 562nd most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Needham town is 50.8 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 8.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Needham town is $78,906. This is 27% higher than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 6.0%. This is 61% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Needham town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 100.0% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (100.0% vs 63.8%).

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Needham town, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.