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Longview

Washington · 37,818 residents · 14.798 sq mi
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Longview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $212,300. Households here earn about 38% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
37,818
+9%since 2000
from 34,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,556 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+11%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Longview
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,028
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,171 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,524
+54%since 2000
from $18,559 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+31%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(30,229)
Black0.7%(227)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(2,017)
Asian2.2%(749)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(7,271)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(28,730)
Black1.1%(430)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(4,479)
Asian2.4%(914)
Other8.1%(3,057)
Diversity Score49.4%(18,671)
Diversity Score
49
+135%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longview, Washington?

Longview, Washington has about 37,818 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Longview, Washington?

The typical household in Longview, Washington earns about $48,028 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 $212,300, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Longview, Washington?

About 15.1% 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 16.1% 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 6,170 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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