Needham Cdp, Massachusetts
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 28911 people, 10612 households, and 7782 families living in the census designated place. The population density was 2292.7 people per square mile (885.22/kmē), giving it the 68th most densely populated census designated place among the Massachusetts. There were 10846 housing units at an average density of 860.1 per square mile (332.09/kmē). The average household size was 2.63 persons, and the average family size was 3.15 persons. In the census designated place the population was distributed as follows: 26.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 18% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males. The median age of the census designated place's population was 40.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Needham Cdp was 38.9 and 42.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 94.82% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.03% American Indian, 3.54% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.67% from two or more races and 0.25% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $88079, it is Massachusetts's tenth wealthiest census designated place by median household income. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $107570, it is the seventh wealthiest census designated place in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $44549, making its Massachusetts's 12th highest census designated place by per capita income. The median income was $42171, Males had a median income of $61830 versus $31696 for females.
In 2000, 7849 pupils and students, of which 53.42% are male and 46.58% are female, 27.15% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 11.82% nursery or pri school, 5.44% kindergarten, 44.22% elementary school, 18.87% high school and 19.65% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 29560 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 29560 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 29625 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 29895 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 29867 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 30379 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 30352 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 30993 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 31642 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 31859 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 32148 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 450 | 478 | 928 |
| Kindergarten | 198 | 229 | 427 |
| Elementary school | 1907 | 1564 | 3471 |
| High school | 754 | 727 | 1481 |
| College or graduate school | 884 | 658 | 1542 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham CDP, Massachusetts | $88079 | $107570 | $44549 |
| Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $63432 | $77847 | $32484 |
| Massachusetts, United States | $50502 | $61664 | $25952 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |