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Long View

North Carolina · 5,088 residents · 4.024 sq mi
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Long View has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,174. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,088
+8%since 2000
from 4,722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,264 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+3%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Long View
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,174
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,491 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,470
+34%since 2000
from $16,801 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
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
$103,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(3,723)
Black9%(426)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(335)
Asian3.7%(173)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(2,042)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(3,050)
Black12.2%(623)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(834)
Asian5.4%(277)
Other3.1%(159)
Diversity Score71.3%(3,630)
Diversity Score
71
+65%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+101%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.5%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long View, North Carolina?

Long View, North Carolina has about 5,088 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Long View, North Carolina?

The typical household in Long View, North Carolina earns about $39,174 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long View, North Carolina expensive?

In Long View, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $103,700, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Long View, North Carolina?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Long View, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long View, North Carolina?

About 11.1% of people in Long View, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long View, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Long View, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,868 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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