Longview, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 78, Longview's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Longview is a small community located in Illinois, within Champaign County. The total population is 78. It ranks as the 1365th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Longview is 49.4 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 10.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Longview is $74,375. This is 11% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Longview, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $63,300. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Longview is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Longview has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.7% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.7% vs 58.1%).

Education

4.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Longview, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.