Categories in Needham, Massachusetts
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Needham, Massachusetts
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 591 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 208 | 25 years |
| Lawyers legal | 172 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 164 | 32 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 146 | 32 years |
| Dentists | 127 | 33 years |
| Financial services | 123 | 29 years |
| Electronics stores | 119 | 27 years |
| Shopping | 98 | 35 years |
| Construction of buildings | 90 | 29 years |
| Finance other | 88 | 50 years |
| Restaurants | 85 | 24 years |
| Accountants | 80 | 30 years |
| Social work | 79 | 40 years |
Needham, Massachusetts Facts
| Area | 12.6 mi² |
| Population | 32,347 |
| Male Population | 15,493 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 16,854 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +40.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.0% |
| Median Age | 43.2 years (Male: 41.7, Female: 44.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $64,458 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 774, 781, 857 |
| Neighborhoods | Needham Heights, Needham, Babson Park, Beacon Hill, Newton Upper Falls |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.28343, -71.23283 |
| Zip Codes | 02492, 02494 |
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Needham, Massachusetts Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,095 | 26,539 | 28,381 | 29,292 | 32,347 | 32,559 | 33,647 |
| Population Density | 1,829.9 / mi² | 2,102.8 / mi² | 2,248.8 / mi² | 2,320.9 / mi² | 2,563 / mi² | 2,579.8 / mi² | 2,666 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNeedham, Massachusetts Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 14% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham, Massachusetts | +40.1% | +21.9% | +14% |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Needham, Massachusetts Median Age
Median Age: 43.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham, Massachusetts | 43.2 yrs | 44.6 yrs | 41.7 yrs |
| Massachusetts | 39.2 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 37.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Needham, Massachusetts Population Density
Population Density: 2,563 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham, Massachusetts | 32,347 | 12.62 sq mi | 2,563 / mi² |
| Massachusetts | 6.6 million | 10,554.4 sq mi | 624 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Needham, Massachusetts Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Needham, Massachusetts
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Needham, Massachusetts
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Needham, Massachusetts
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Needham, Massachusetts Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $47,877 | $47,195 | $55,357 | $59,435 | $53,980 | $64,758 | $59,916 | $64,458 |
| Total GDP | $1.7B | $1.8B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.3B | $2.8B | $2.7B | $2.9B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Needham, Massachusetts CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham, Massachusetts | 642,075 tn | 19.85 tn | 50,874.7 tons/mi² |
| Massachusetts | 99,725,155 tn | 15.14 tn | 9,448.7 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Needham, Massachusetts CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 642,075 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 19.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 50,874.7 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/15 | 11:36 AM | 3.3 | 81.3 km | 5,400 m | 0km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 79.7 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 3:20 PM | 3 | 64.8 km | 2,100 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/99 | 10:52 AM | 3.1 | 65.2 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/96 | 8:22 PM | 3.1 | 65.9 km | 11,900 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 2:36 PM | 3.3 | 81.7 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/94 | 11:27 AM | 3.7 | 86.4 km | 10,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/89 | 3:56 PM | 3 | 79.3 km | 5,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/85 | 8:00 PM | 3 | 32.1 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/82 | 6:50 PM | 3 | 50.8 km | 2,000 m | southern New England | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Needham, Massachusetts
Needham is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. A suburb of Boston, its population was 28,886 at the 2010 census. It is home to the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, an engineering school.
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