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92363

Needles, CA

Total Population
5,447
Median Household Income
$39,155
Median Home Value
$136,800
Median Rent
$694

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$39,155
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$136,800
100.4% above state median
Rent
$694
100% above state median
Median Age
48.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Needles, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 48.8 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 16.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 28.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$39,155
-47.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.46 people

Total Households
2,218
Family Households
43.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
27.4%
#2 Industry
Construction
14.9%
#3 Industry
Arts,
12.3%
Total Employed Residents:496

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
22.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.1%
33 workers
Public Transit
0.1%
1 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,556
Commute Insights
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
84.0%
1,638 employed
Labor Force
1,959
314 unemployed
Median Age
48.8 years
Per Capita Income
$27,906
Poverty Rate
28.2%

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