State
County
Land Area (mi²)
55.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,479.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.54%
Growth Since 2010
2.56%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
289,341
World Population Review
Longview, Texas Population 2021
82,511
Longview is a city located in Gregg County Texas. It is also the county seat of Gregg County. With a 2020 population of 82,511, it is the 49th largest city in Texas and the 423rd largest city in the United States . Longview is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,455 in 2010. Longview reached it's highest population of 82,511 in 2021. Spanning over 56 miles, Longview has a population density of 1,480 people per square mile.
The average household income in Longview is $69,104 with a poverty rate of 18.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $840 per month, and the median house value is $139,600. The median age in Longview is 34.7 years, 33.1 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
Longview Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Longview was:
- White: 72.14%
- Black or African American: 22.38%
- Two or more races: 2.39%
- Asian: 1.63%
- Other race: 1.18%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.16%
- Native American: 0.12%
The current population of Longview, Texas is 82,511 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 81,191.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 80,455.
Longview, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 289,341 | 1,342 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 287,999 | 1,342 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 286,657 | 1,342 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 285,315 | 713 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 284,602 | 961 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 283,641 | -126 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 283,767 | 548 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 283,219 | 630 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 282,589 | -467 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 283,056 | 629 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 282,427 | 1,940 | 0.69% |
| 2010 | 280,487 | 0.00% |
Longview Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58,906 | 72.14% |
| Black or African American | 18,273 | 22.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1,951 | 2.39% |
| Asian | 1,327 | 1.63% |
| Some Other Race | 965 | 1.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 130 | 0.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 101 | 0.12% |
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Longview Population by Race
Longview Population Pyramid $2021
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Longview Population by Age
Longview Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,053 | 2.59 | 54.3 |
| Married | 12,642 | 3.35 | 77.4 |
| Non Family | 11,209 | 1.24 | 35 |
| Female | 4,850 | 3.44 | 41.9 |
| Male | 1,352 | 3.66 | 42.1 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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Longview Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,217 | 6.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,146 | 9.81% |
| High School Graduate | 14,946 | 28.51% |
| Some College | 13,679 | 26.09% |
| Associates Degree | 4,222 | 8.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,476 | 14.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,746 | 7.14% |
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Longview Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Longview Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,122 | 29,111 | 8,534 |
| Black | 11,076 | 9,404 | 1,652 |
| Hispanic | 7,630 | 4,116 | 392 |
| Asian | 1,016 | 871 | 468 |
| Other Race | 449 | 316 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 444 | 416 | 71 |
| Islander | 130 | 130 | |
| Native American | 101 | 93 | 59 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 58.42%.
Longview Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,980
Average Earnings
$40,476
Average Male
$26,711
Average Female
Longview Earnings by Educational Attainment
Longview Language by Age
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Longview Language
80.93% of Longview residents speak only English, while 19.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.15% of the population.
Longview Language
Longview Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,082 | 5,082 | 12.08% |
| Black | 17,510 | 5,045 | 28.81% |
| Hispanic | 16,164 | 4,109 | 25.42% |
| Multiple | 1,913 | 509 | 26.61% |
| Asian | 1,256 | 388 | 30.89% |
| Other | 945 | 101 | 10.69% |
| Native | 101 | 13 | 12.87% |
18.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.94%
Male Poverty Rate
20.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Longview
The race most likely to be in poverty in Longview is Asian, with 30.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Longview is Other, with 10.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.06%.
Longview Poverty
Longview Poverty Rate by Education
Longview Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Longview Married by Age and Sex
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Longview Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Longview Marital Status by Race
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Longview Marital Status
Longview Veterans by War
Longview Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,648 | 8.19% |
| Black | 732 | 5.52% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 2.42% |
| Islander | 72 | 55.38% |
| Other Race | 43 | 6.70% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 3.40% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.35% |
Longview Veterans by Race
Longview Veterans by Education
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8.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
Longview Veterans by Education
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60.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Longview Employment by Age
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Longview Employment by Race
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Longview Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.81%
Native Born
10.19%
Foreign Born
7.01%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.81% of Longview residents were born in the United States, with 67.52% having been born in Texas. 7.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Longview Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82,511 | 440 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 82,071 | 440 | 0.54% |
| 2019 | 81,631 | 440 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 81,191 | 211 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 80,980 | -398 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 81,378 | -339 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 81,717 | 464 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 81,253 | 4 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 81,249 | 59 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 81,190 | 166 | 0.20% |
| 2011 | 81,024 | 459 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 80,565 | 7,221 | 0.94% |
| 2000 | 73,344 | 3,033 | 0.42% |
| 1990 | 70,311 | 7,549 | 1.14% |
| 1980 | 62,762 | 17,215 | 3.26% |
| 1970 | 45,547 | 5,497 | 1.29% |
| 1960 | 40,050 | 15,548 | 5.04% |
| 1950 | 24,502 | 10,744 | 5.94% |
| 1940 | 13,758 | 8,722 | 10.57% |
| 1930 | 5,036 | -677 | -1.25% |
| 1920 | 5,713 | 558 | 1.03% |
| 1910 | 5,155 | 1,564 | 3.68% |
| 1900 | 3,591 | 0.00% |