Needles, CA

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2019 Population

4,965

0.0605% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Party

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

42.7

0.928% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

25.9%

6.35% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$33,717

5.89% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$88,500

2.31% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1,511

8.03% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Needles, CA had a population of 4.97k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $33,717. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Needles, CA grew from 4,962 to 4,965, a 0.0605% increase and its median household income grew from $31,843 to $33,717, a 5.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Needles, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.6%), White (Hispanic) (12.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (8.18%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (4.27%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%). 0% of the households in Needles, CA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.4% of the residents in Needles, CA are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Needles, CA was $88,500, and the homeownership rate was 53.1%. Most people in Needles, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Needles, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Needles, CA is home to a population of 4.97k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.04% of Needles, CA residents were born outside of the country (151 people).

In 2019, there were 5.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.31k people) in Needles, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 619 White (Hispanic) and 406 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Needles, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.31k ± 351
White (Hispanic)
619 ± 283
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
406 ± 179

19.1%

Hispanic Population

947 people

19.1% of the people in Needles, CA are hispanic (947 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Needles, CA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.04%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

151 people

2.64%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

131 people

As of 2019, 3.04% of Needles, CA residents (151 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Needles, CA was 2.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Needles, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 4.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Needles, CA was 42.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 72. But people in Needles, CA are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Needles, CA residents was 43.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,083,367 ± 46,962 people
Philippines
839,299 ± 22,251 people
China
667,994 ± 19,895 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 4,083,367 California residents, followed by Philippines with 839,299 and China with 667,994.

Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

99%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.4% of Needles, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Needles, CA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Needles, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
178 ± 81
Gulf War (2001-)
52 ± 60
Korea
29 ± 27

Needles, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.42 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for California. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in California, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in California. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of California across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Needles, CA is $33,717. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Needles, CA was Census Tract 107 with a value of $34,841, followed by Census Tract 251 and N/A, with respective values of $31,845 and N/A.

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,156. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.499, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Needles, CA employs 1.51k people. The largest industries in Needles, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (232 people), Accommodation & Food Services (205 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (203 people), and the highest paying industries are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($56,136), Utilities ($55,491), and Educational Services ($50,938).

Wages

Median Household Income

$33,717

2019 value

± $4,012

5.89%

1 Year Growth

± 19%

Households in Needles, CA have a median annual income of $33,717, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $31,843 in 2018, which represents a 5.89% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Needles, CA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

$78,556

Average Male Salary in California

± $756

$62,156

Average Female Salary in California

± $629

In 2019, full-time male employees in California made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in California

Asian
$73,480 ± $1,183
White
$65,253 ± $608
Two or More Races
$54,888 ± $1,917

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of California workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in California.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in California by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Needles, CA is from California.

0.499

2019 Wage GINI in California

0.5

2018 Wage GINI in California

In 2019, the income inequality in California was 0.499 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.144% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 107
Census Tract 251
N/A

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Needles, CA was Census Tract 107 with a value of $34,841, followed by Census Tract 251 and N/A, with respective values of $31,845 and N/A.

The following map shows all of the places in Needles, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

25.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Needles, CA (1.28k out of 4.94k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
1,075 ± 242
Hispanic
143 ± 85
Native American
121 ± 54

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Needles, CA is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.51k

2019 Value

± 300

−8.03%

1 Year decline

± 29.2%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Needles, CA declined at a rate of −8.03%, from 1.64k employees to 1.51k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Needles, CA, are Healthcare Support Occupations (221 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (162 people), and Transportation Occupations (152 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Needles, CA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Needles, CA, by number of employees, are Healthcare Support Occupations (221 people), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (162 people), and Transportation Occupations (152 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Needles, CA has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (4.47 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (3.52 times), and Transportation Occupations (2.67 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Needles, CA, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($83,000), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($82,750), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($70,313).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.51k

2019 Value

± 300

−8.03%

1 Year decline

± 29.2%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Needles, CA declined at a rate of −8.03%, from 1.64k employees to 1.51k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Needles, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (232 people), Accommodation & Food Services (205 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (203 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Needles, CA, though some of these residents may live in Needles, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Needles, CA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (232 people), Accommodation & Food Services (205 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (203 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Needles, CA has an unusually high number of Utilities (5.84 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (2.96 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.17 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Needles, CA, by median earnings, are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($56,136), Utilities ($55,491), and Educational Services ($50,938).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound California product (by dollars) was Electronics with $379B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($199B) and Mixed freight ($157B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound California products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for California.

$2.18T

2018 Value in California

$5.17T

Projected 2045 Value in California

137% growth

In 2018, total outbound California trade was $2.18T. This is expected to increase 137% to $5.17T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound California trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from California to other states, or from other states to California.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$86.9B
Arizona
$47.9B
Washington
$39.1B

In 2018, the top outbound California domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $86.9B, followed by Arizona with $47.9B and Washington and $39.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that California shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in San Bernardino County, CA went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.5%), followed by Other (6.41%). The most partisan county was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Needles, CA. Showing the available data for San Bernardino County, CA.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (52.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.5%)
Republican Party
Other (6.41%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.5%), followed by Other (6.41%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of California.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for San Bernardino County, CA

52.1% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in California

San Francisco County, CA
85% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Alameda County, CA
78.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Marin County, CA
78.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in California was San Francisco County, CA with 85% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in California colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Dianne Feinstein

Senator from California

Assumed office on November 10, 1992
Elected to the seat to succeed John Seymour (California politician)|John Seymour, who had been appointed to the seat after Pete Wilson elected Governor of California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 53 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Needles, CA was $88,500 in 2019, which is 0.368 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $86,500 to $88,500, a 2.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Needles, CA is 53.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Needles, CA have an average commute time of 15.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Needles, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$88,500

2019 Median

± $19,914

$86,500

2018 Median

± $19,011

In 2019, the median property value in Needles, CA grew to to $88,500 from the previous year's value of $86,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Needles, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Needles, CA the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$33,717

Median Household Income

± $4,012

2.03k

Number of Households

± 286

In 2019, the median household income of the 2.03k households in Needles, CA grew to $33,717 from the previous year's value of $31,843.

The following chart displays the households in Needles, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Needles, CA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Needles, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

53.1%

2019 Homeownership

52.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 53.1% of the housing units in Needles, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Needles, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

15.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Needles, CA have a shorter commute time (15.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.55% of the workforce in Needles, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Needles, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (9.97%)
Walked (3.63%)

In 2019, 83.4% of workers in Needles, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.97%) and those who walked to work (3.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Needles, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Needles, CA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.1% of the population of Needles, CA has health coverage, with 23.3% on employee plans, 42.5% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 8.37% on non-group plans, and 3.2% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in California was $7,549 in 2014. This is a 4.04% increase from the previous year ($7,256).

Primary care physicians in San Bernardino County, CA see 1699 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.643% decrease from the previous year (1710 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1375 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 412 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Amador County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17%). Additionally, Colusa County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for San Bernardino County, CA.

1,699 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in San Bernardino County, CA

Primary care physicians in San Bernardino County, CA see an average of 1,699 patients per year. This represents a 0.643% decrease from the previous year (1,710 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in San Bernardino County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

$7,549

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in California

$4,735

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,368

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,833

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in California (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.04%, from $7,256 to $7,549.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.91%

Uninsured

23.3%

Employer Coverage

42.5%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

8.37%

Non-Group

3.2%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Needles, CA declined by 44.1% from 10.6% to 5.91%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Needles, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.