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Needham, AL
Town in Choctaw County, Alabama.
Population
79
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
138
ZIP codes
0
Needham and its ZIP codes
Needham at a glance
- Needham is 37% denser than Alabama as a whole.
Local data for Needham, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Choctaw County. PPP loans are for Needham.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,339
3,364 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,151
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $8,535 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Needham, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
61.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Needham, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Needham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ToxeyTown | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| GilbertownTown | 9.1 mi | 10.5 |
| ButlerTown | 11 mi | 6.8 |
| LismanTown | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| SilasTown | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| PutnamCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.5 |
| CullomburgCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| CoffeevilleTown | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| NanafaliaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| PenningtonTown | 23 mi | 5.2 |
| De Soto, MSCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.8 |
| Quitman, MSCity | 23 mi | 5.2 |
| Shubuta, MSTown | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| MillryTown | 25 mi | 7.5 |
| Waynesboro, MSCity | 28 mi | 12.7 |
| Stonewall, MSTown | 29 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Needham, AL in?
- Needham is in Choctaw County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Needham, AL?
- About 79 people live in Needham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Needham?
- Nearby places include Toxey (5.4 mi), Gilbertown (9.1 mi), Butler (11 mi), Lisman (13 mi), Silas (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023