Longview city, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Longview city is a mid-sized community located in Texas. The total population is 82,765. It ranks as the 50th most populous out of 1,800 cities and towns in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Longview city is 35.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Longview city is $62,488. This is 18% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $182,700. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Longview city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Longview city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (21.8% vs 11.9%). The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Longview city, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,800 Census-designated places in Texas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.