Needham, Massachusetts
Needham: Town in Massachusetts
About
Needham is a town located in the county of Norfolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,886 and a population density of 2,274 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 31,537 inhabitants.
The town was created 344 years ago in 1679.
Quick Facts about Needham
| Population : | 31,537 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Norfolk County |
| Different from : | Needham |
| Area : | 12.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 161 feet / 49 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1680 (344 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:43:30 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 02492 |
| Density : | 2,483 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Needham is located at 42°17'0"N 71°13'58"W (42.2834300, -71.2328300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Needham
Demographics
The population of Needham increased by 8.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,886 | - | census |
| 2011 | 29,286 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,506 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,841 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 30,264 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,493 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,686 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,026 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 31,221 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 31,388 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31,537 | 0.47% | estimation process |
People born in Needham (41)
People born in Needham, including artistic gymnast Aly Raisman, businessman and diplomat, 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy, ice hockey player and coach Robbie Ftorek, .
List
- Richard Patrick (American rock musician) he was born in 10/05/1968
- Joey McIntyre (American actor and singer) he was born in 31/12/1972
- Brendan Buckley (American ice hockey defenceman) he was born in 06/02/1977
- N. C. Wyeth (American illustrator, painter (1882-1945)) he was born in 22/10/1882
- Francis Blake (American engineer) he was born in 01/01/1850
- Fred Marriott (American racing driver) he was born in 31/12/1872
- Peter DeFazio (American politician) he was born in 27/05/1947
- William Henry Carter (American politician) he was born in 15/06/1864
- Alvan Fisher (American artist (1792-1863)) he was born in 09/08/1792
- Scott Rosenberg (actor, screenwriter, producer) he was born in 24/04/1963
- Stephen Hauschka (Player of American football) he was born in 29/06/1985
- Allison Jones (American casting director) she was born in 13/07/1955
- Ben Karlin (American television producer)
- Chris Rector (Member of Maine State Senate) he was born in 12/07/1951
- Dave Cadigan (All-American college football player, professional football player, offensive lineman) he was born in 06/04/1965
- Elisha S. Converse (American businessman) he was born in 28/07/1820
- Eric Johnson (American football player) he was born in 15/09/1979
- Randy Bernsen he was born in 15/07/1954
Schools in Needham
College & universities near Needham, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164580 | Babson College | Wellesley (MA) | 02457-0310 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Needham, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
Post offices near Needham
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Needham Post Office | Needham (MA) | 02492 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Needham , Indiana unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana with a population of 7,221 people.
- Needham , Alabama human settlement in Choctaw County, Alabama, United States of America with a population of 79 people.
Other cities in Norfolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Norfolk County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 94,421 | A city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Brookline | 59,022 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Weymouth | 58,104 | The most populous city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Franklin | 34,711 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Randolph | 34,260 | City in Massachusetts |
| Norwood | 29,737 | Town and census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Stoughton | 28,891 | City in Wisconsin |
| Wellesley | 28,684 | Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts |
| Milton | 27,537 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Walpole | 26,582 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Dedham | 25,345 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Canton | 24,029 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Sharon | 18,864 | City in Massachusetts |
| Foxborough | 18,398 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Bellingham | 17,336 | Town of the United States |
| Westwood | 16,384 | Town in Massachusetts, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Needham distances to largest Massachusetts cities
