Needham township, Indiana
Needham township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Needham township is a geographic entity located in Johnson County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,952. The land area covers 35.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 7,952 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs | ±4.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,082 | ±252 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,302 | ±253 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,082 | ±252 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 220 | ±133 |
| Median Home Value | $277,300 | ±$19,682 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,224 | ±$781 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,171 | ±$16,385 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,109 | ±$5,898 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 942 | ±369 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,708 | ±379 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.1% | ±4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF NEEDHAM
GUS Population: 7,797 (2024)
ID: 163951
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE RITA LORY
804 COLONIAL WAY, FRANKLIN IN 46131-0292
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GUS Population: 170,614 (2024)
ID: 163438
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: GIS DIRECTOR
86 W COURT ST, FRANKLIN IN 46131-2304
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Shelbyville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | New Whiteland, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Indianapolis, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Greenwood, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Greenwood, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Greenwood, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Franklin College
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College | 2.6 mi away | 101 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN, 46131-2623 |
3177388000
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FRANKLIN BRANCH
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 401 STATE STREET, FRANKLIN, IN, 46131 |
(317) 738-2833
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Empire Beauty School-Indianapolis
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College Vocational | 12.1 mi away | 7915 South Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46237-8557 |
8009204593
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JCPL ON WHEELS
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 401 STATE STREET, FRANKLIN, IN, 46131 |
(317) 738-9835
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Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis
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College Vocational | 12.5 mi away | 8751 US 31 Highway South, Indianapolis, IN, 46227-6252 |
3178850348
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JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES CENTER
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 49 EAST MONROE STREET, FRANKLIN, IN, 46131 |
(317) 738-9835
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University of Indianapolis
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College | 16.8 mi away | 1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46227-3697 |
3177883368
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CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 350 CLEARWATER BLVD, WHITELAND, IN, 46184 |
(317) 535-6206
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Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis - Columbus Ctr
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College | 17.2 mi away | 4601 Central Avenue, Columbus, IN, 47203-1769 | — |
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EDINBURGH WRIGHT-HAGEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 119 WEST MAIN CROSS STREET, EDINBURGH, IN, 46124 |
(812) 526-5487
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FRANKLIN WWTP, IN US, located 2.5 miles from Needham township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.4° | 17.9° | 26.6° | 2.99" | 6.3" |
| February | 39.8° | 19.8° | 29.8° | 2.50" | 4.2" |
| March | 50.5° | 29.3° | 39.9° | 3.65" | 2.2" |
| April | 62.5° | 39.7° | 51.1° | 4.91" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.6° | 50.9° | 61.7° | 5.27" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.4° | 60.7° | 71.1° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.2° | 63.8° | 74.0° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 61.1° | 72.0° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.2° | 53.9° | 66.0° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.7° | 41.2° | 53.5° | 3.34" | 0.1" |
| November | 51.6° | 31.3° | 41.5° | 3.52" | 0.2" |
| December | 40.1° | 23.4° | 31.8° | 3.40" | 3.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin city | City | 2.7 mi | — |
| Needham CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Amity CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Whiteland town | Town | 6.0 mi | — |
| Boggstown CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Marietta CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1808152164. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.