More than 500 Needham households responded to the 2012 National Citizen Survey, which asked residents to share their views on town life, public safety, town services, parks and recreation, the economy and other subjects.

Of the 1,200 surveys mailed out in April, 48 percent were returned (a total of 542 surveys).

Along with offering an interesting look into various aspects of town life, the survey results provide a snapshot of some of Needham’s demographics. Here’s a quick rundown of what they show (Note: percentages refer to only the surveys that were returned):

Needham By The Numbers

Are you currently employed for pay?

• 17 percent ... Working part-time
• 33 percent ... Unemployed
• 50 percent ... Employed full-time

How many years have you lived in Needham?

• 10 percent ... 2 to 5 years
• 12 percent ... 6 to 10 years
• 16 percent ... Less than 2 years
• 20 percent ... 11 to 20 years
• 41 percent ... More than 20 years

Do any children age 17 and under live in your household?

• 43 percent ... Yes
• 57 percent ... No

Are you or any other members of your household aged 65 or older?

• 32 percent ... Yes
• 68 percent ... No

Total household income before taxes for the current year?

• 6 percent ... Less than $24,999
• 10 percent ... $25,000 to $49,999
• 17 percent ... $100,000 to $149,000
• 23 percent ... $50,000 to $99,999
• 43 percent ... $150,000 or more

Do you have a land line [telephone] at home?

• 12 percent ... No
• 88 percent ... Yes

What is your race?

• 0 percent ... Black or African American
• 1 percent ... American Indian or Alaskan Native
• 1 percent ... Other
• 6 percent ... Asian, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander
• 92 percent ... White

Are you Spanish, Hispanic or Latino?

• 3 percent ... Yes
• 97 percent ... No

Are you registered to vote in your jurisdiction?

• 2 percent ... Ineligible to vote
• 5 percent ... No
• 93 percent ... Yes

See the full results of the 2012 National Citizen Survey as a PDF in the image gallery above or on the town website, at needhamma.gov.