Needles City, California
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4830 residents, 1940 households, and 1269 families in the city. The population density was 162.3 people per square mile (62.66/kmē), it is California's 129th least densely populated city. There were 2551 housing units at an average density of 85.7 per square mile (33.09/kmē). The average household size was 2.48 people, and the average family size was 3.03 people. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males. The median age was 39 years, The median age of males and females living in Needles City was 37.8 and 40 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 3761 White, 78 Black or African American, 338 American Indian, 69 Asian, 6 Native Hawaiian, 270 from two or more races and 308 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26108, making it the 128th lowest city by median household income in California. The median income for a family in the city was $33264, it would be the 212th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of California. The per capita income for the city was $15156, making its California's 333rd lowest city by per capita income. The median income was $15790, The median income for males was $27946, compared to $11282 for females.
In 2000, 1288 pupils and students, of which 641 are male and 647 are female, 26.67% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 46 nursery or pri school, 125 kindergarten, 576 elementary school, 374 high school and 167 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4830 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4830 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4882 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5095 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5148 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5219 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5293 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5297 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5272 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5268 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5246 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 22 | 24 | 46 |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 64 | 125 |
| Elementary school | 302 | 274 | 576 |
| High school | 173 | 201 | 374 |
| College or graduate school | 83 | 84 | 167 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles city, California | $26108 | $33264 | $15156 |
| San Bernardino County, California | $42066 | $46574 | $16856 |
| California, United States | $47493 | $53025 | $22711 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |