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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Longview

Washington · 34,660 residents · 14.798 sq mi
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Longview has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,171. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $118,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

34,660
+10%since 1990
from 31,648 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,342 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 2,139 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+6%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Longview
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,171
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,535 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,559
+44%since 1990
from $12,908 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$118,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$511
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $352 in 1990
US average: $602
57.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
42.2% rent
3.4
+42%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(29,871)
Black0.5%(149)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(679)
Asian2.3%(717)
Diversity Score18.1%(5,714)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(30,229)
Black0.7%(227)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(2,017)
Asian2.2%(749)
Diversity Score21%(7,271)
21
+16%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−3%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longview, Washington?

Longview, Washington has about 34,660 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Longview, Washington?

The typical household in Longview, Washington earns about $35,171 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Longview, Washington expensive?

In Longview, Washington, the median home is worth about $118,800, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Longview, Washington?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Longview, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Longview, Washington?

About 16.7% of people in Longview, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Longview, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Longview, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,012 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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