City · Texas
Needville, Texas
Needville, city, in Fort Bend County, Texas. Needville had 3,114 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,089 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,094 (±23). GEOID 4850628.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,114
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,089 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,094 ±23
Median household income
$70,900
±$28,506 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$221,700
±$14,514 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,506
±$400 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Needville and what county is it in?
Needville is a city in Fort Bend County, Texas. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 1,538 residents per square mile in 2020.
Needville is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Needville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,114 people lived in Needville on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,089 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,094 (±23).
| Measure | Needville | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,094 ±23 | 893,767 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,246 ±117 | 292,713 | +166 |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.23 | 3.03 | −0.35 |
| Housing units | 1,277 ±122 | 305,633 | no clear change |
Needville's population since 2000
From 2,609 in 2000 to 3,114 in 2025: up 19.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Needville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Needville?
The median resident of Needville is 42.0 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 37.9%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Needville | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 ±5.5 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±5.7 pts | 26.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±5.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 52.7% ±9.8 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.9% ±13.1 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.1% ±13.0 pts | 28.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 21.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±2.6 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.4% ±15.7 pts | 41.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3% ±5.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3% ±6.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 28.7% ±14.6 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.1% ±20.1 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.1% ±8.6 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±3.4 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.7% ±2.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Needville earn?
Half of Needville's 1,246 households earn less than $70,900 a year (±$28,506), against $114,041 in Fort Bend County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $81,277 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Needville | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,900 ±$28,506 | $114,041 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,722 ±$23,980 | $145,123 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,168 ±$7,665 | $47,992 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7% ±15.4 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 70.1% ±17.6 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.5% ±17.2 pts | 95.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Needville?
Owners occupy 54.5% of Needville's occupied homes and renters 45.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $221,700 by its owner (±$14,514). The median renter pays $1,506 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Needville | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $221,700 ±$14,514 | $374,500 | +$65,525 |
| Median gross rent | $1,506 ±$400 | $1,807 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.7% ±17.6 pts | 43.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,745 ±$146 | $2,665 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.5% ±14.8 pts | 77.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.5% ±14.8 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,277 ±122 | 305,633 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1% ±5.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.9% ±8.0 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% ±7.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±3.8 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.3% ±9.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.2% ±17.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Needville building?
Builders took permits for 39 new housing units in Needville in 2025 (39 in single-family houses), 12.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Needville work and get to work?
83.5% of Needville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 35.8 minutes.
| Measure | Needville | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.7% ±14.0 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.5% ±7.4 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.9% ±5.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9% ±4.9 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.8 min ±4.4 | 32.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Needville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Needville, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6757.02Fort Bend County | 3,562 | $73,906 |
| Tract 6756Fort Bend County | 8,119 | $102,991 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Needville) · Census block assignment files
How does Needville compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Needville is the 6,219th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 487th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Needville ranks 413th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 487th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 522nd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 296th | 979 |
| Median household income | 413th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 446th | 978 |
| Median home value | 423rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 203rd | 852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 400th | 877 |
| Median age | 219th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 863rd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 91st | 976 |
Needville's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Needville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Needville?
22 of the 57 figures for Needville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Needville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Needville.