Needles, CA Demographics

A map of Needles's Population by Race

Needles, California had a population of 4,931 in 2020. It was 58.6% White, 2.4% Black, 1.2% Asian, 25.5% Hispanic, 7.9% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Needles, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Needles is the 667th 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).

Needles's White Population

2,890 residents of Needles identify as White, or 58.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Needles considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Needles is ranked #792 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Needles is more White than neighboring Arizona Village (33.4% White), and Mojave Ranch Estates (17% White). Needles is less White than neighboring Mohave Valley (73.2% White), Willow Valley (77.5% White), and Golden Shores (84.3% White).

Needles's Black Population

116 residents of Needles identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Needles roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Needles is ranked #371 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Needles is more Black than neighboring Arizona Village (0.6% Black), Mohave Valley (0.6% Black), Willow Valley (0.4% Black), Mojave Ranch Estates (0% Black), and Golden Shores (0.5% Black).

Needles's Asian Population

57 residents of Needles identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Needles less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Needles is ranked #1062 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Needles is more Asian than neighboring Arizona Village (0% Asian), Mohave Valley (0.6% Asian), Willow Valley (0.6% Asian), Mojave Ranch Estates (0% Asian), and Golden Shores (0.7% Asian).

Needles's Hispanic Population

1,255 residents of Needles identify as Hispanic, or 25.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Needles less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Needles is ranked #746 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Needles is more Hispanic than neighboring Arizona Village (18.6% Hispanic), Mohave Valley (19% Hispanic), Willow Valley (13.3% Hispanic), and Golden Shores (8.5% Hispanic). Needles is less Hispanic than neighboring Mojave Ranch Estates (39.6% Hispanic).

Needles's Native American/Other Population

390 residents of Needles identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Needles slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Needles is ranked #46 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Needles is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mohave Valley (3.2% Native American/Other), Willow Valley (4.9% Native American/Other), and Golden Shores (1.7% Native American/Other). Needles is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arizona Village (42.1% Native American/Other), and Mojave Ranch Estates (39.6% Native American/Other).

Needles's Multiracial Population

223 residents of Needles identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Needles roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Needles is ranked #836 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Needles is more Multiracial than neighboring Mohave Valley (3.5% Multiracial), Willow Valley (3.3% Multiracial), Mojave Ranch Estates (3.8% Multiracial), and Golden Shores (4.4% Multiracial). Needles is less Multiracial than neighboring Arizona Village (5.3% Multiracial).

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