Needham, MA Demographics

A map of Needham's Population by Race

Needham, Massachusetts had a population of 32,091 in 2020. It was 81.1% White, 1.4% Black, 9.5% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Needham, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Needham is the 46th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Needham's White Population

26,013 residents of Needham identify as White, or 81.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Needham larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Needham is ranked #157 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Needham is more White than neighboring Dover (79.7% White), Wellesley (73.3% White), Newton (70.1% White), Dedham (78% White), and Norwood (72.5% White).

Needham's Black Population

452 residents of Needham identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Needham slightly less than the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Needham is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Needham is more Black than neighboring Dover (0.5% Black). Needham is less Black than neighboring Wellesley (2% Black), Newton (2.9% Black), Dedham (5.9% Black), and Norwood (7.3% Black).

Needham's Asian Population

3,033 residents of Needham identify as Asian, or 9.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Needham roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Needham is ranked #25 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Needham is more Asian than neighboring Dedham (3.7% Asian), and Norwood (7.4% Asian). Needham is less Asian than neighboring Dover (10.6% Asian), Wellesley (14.8% Asian), and Newton (16.5% Asian).

Needham's Hispanic Population

1,223 residents of Needham identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Needham slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Needham is ranked #138 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Needham is more Hispanic than neighboring Dover (3% Hispanic). Needham is less Hispanic than neighboring Wellesley (5.2% Hispanic), Newton (5.1% Hispanic), Dedham (8.4% Hispanic), and Norwood (7.4% Hispanic).

Needham's Native American/Other Population

205 residents of Needham identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Needham roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Needham is ranked #176 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Needham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dover (0.9% Native American/Other), Wellesley (0.8% Native American/Other), Newton (0.9% Native American/Other), Dedham (0.7% Native American/Other), and Norwood (1.3% Native American/Other).

Needham's Multiracial Population

1,165 residents of Needham identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Needham roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Needham is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Needham is more Multiracial than neighboring Dedham (3.3% Multiracial). Needham is less Multiracial than neighboring Dover (5.3% Multiracial), Wellesley (3.9% Multiracial), Newton (4.6% Multiracial), and Norwood (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.