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Longview

Illinois · 112 residents · 0.247 sq mi
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Longview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,667. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $40,600. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
−27%since 2000
from 153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
453 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 619 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+33%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
66961271571871990201020202024Longview
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,667
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,206
+100%since 2000
from $12,116 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,600
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+29%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(6)
Diversity Score11.7%(13)
Diversity Score
12
+141%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.6 min
+103%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longview, Illinois?

Longview, Illinois has about 112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Longview, Illinois?

The typical household in Longview, Illinois earns about $26,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Longview, Illinois expensive?

In Longview, Illinois, the median home is worth about $40,600.

How educated are people in Longview, Illinois?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Longview, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Longview, Illinois?

About 28.3% of people in Longview, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Longview, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Longview, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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