Longview, TX

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2021 Population
81,967
0.263% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
34.7
0.573% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
18.6%
0.253% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$53,854
7.67% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$147,300
2.79% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
37,907
3.04% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Longview, TX had a population of 82k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $53,854. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Longview, TX declined from 82,183 to 81,967, a −0.263% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,019 to $53,854, a 7.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Longview, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22%), White (Hispanic) (11.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.9%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.12%).

None of the households in Longview, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in Longview, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Longview, TX are LeTourneau University (473 degrees awarded in 2021) and Barber Institute of Texas (28 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Longview, TX was $147,300, and the homeownership rate was 54.2%.

Most people in Longview, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Longview, TX was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Longview, TX is home to a population of 82k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.41% of Longview, TX residents were born outside of the country (7.72k people).

In 2021, there were 2.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.9k people) in Longview, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.79k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.4%
2021 Citizenship
93.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.4% of Longview, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Longview, TX was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Longview, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    42.9k ± 1.4k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    18.1k ± 909
  3. White (Hispanic)
    9.79k ± 1.07k
20.9%
Hispanic Population
17.2k people

In 2021, there were 2.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.9k people) in Longview, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.79k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

20.9% of the people in Longview, TX are hispanic (17.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Longview, TX as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
  2. India
    290,669 ± 13,170 people
  3. El Salvador
    220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.41%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
7.72k people
9.92%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
8.16k people

As of 2021, 9.41% of Longview, TX residents (7.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Longview, TX was 9.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,469 ± 292
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    753 ± 232
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    586 ± 229

Longview, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Longview, TX employs 37.9k people. The largest industries in Longview, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,762 people), Retail Trade (4,980 people), and Manufacturing (3,972 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,542), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,327), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,848).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

37.9k
2021 Value
± 1,722
3.04%
1 Year growth
± 6.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Longview, TX grew at a rate of 3.04%, from 36.8k employees to 37.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Longview, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,645 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,345 people), and Management Occupations (3,284 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Longview, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

37.9k
2021 Value
± 1,722
3.04%
1 Year growth
± 6.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Longview, TX grew at a rate of 3.04%, from 36.8k employees to 37.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Longview, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,762 people), Retail Trade (4,980 people), and Manufacturing (3,972 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Longview, TX, though some of these residents may live in Longview, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,725
Median earning men ± $2,932
$29,010
Median earning women ± $2,209

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,429), Public Administration ($61,063), and Manufacturing ($54,631).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,182), Information ($55,391), and Public Administration ($41,957).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.54T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Longview, TX awarded 501 degrees. The student population of Longview, TX in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 1,673 male students and 1,549 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Longview, TX are White (294 and 59.8%), followed by Black or African American (82 and 16.7%), Two or More Races (37 and 7.52%), and Unknown (35 and 7.11%).

The largest universities in Longview, TX by number of degrees awarded are LeTourneau University (473 and 94.4%) and Barber Institute of Texas (28 and 5.59%).

The most popular majors in Longview, TX are General Business Administration & Management (58 and 11.6%), Mechanical Engineering (43 and 8.58%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (33 and 6.59%).

The median tuition cost in Longview, TX for private four year colleges is $32,690.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Longview, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,222 (51.9% men and 48.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,222 students enrolled in Longview, TX, 51.9% men and 48.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,302 records, of which 41.6% were women and 58.4% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Longview, TX was Mechanical Engineering with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Longview, TX according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 473 degrees awarded
  2. 28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was LeTourneau University with 473 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 251 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Longview, TX, which is 1 times more than the 250 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 294 degrees mean that there were 3.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 82 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,612) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Longview, TX was $147,300 in 2021, which is 0.601 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $143,300 to $147,300, a 2.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Longview, TX is 54.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Longview, TX have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Longview, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Longview, TX is $53,854. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Longview, TX was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $105,715, followed by Census Tract 206.06 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $78,905 and $61,607.

Property

$147,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,555
$17,198
Median Property Taxes
±$1,074

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Longview, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Longview, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

54.2%
Homeownership
2021
63.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 54.2% of the housing units in Longview, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Longview, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 5.01
  2. Census Tract 206.06
  3. Census Tract 3

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Longview, TX was Census Tract 5.01 with a value of $105,715, followed by Census Tract 206.06 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $78,905 and $61,607.

The following map shows all of the places in Longview, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$53,854
Median Household Income
± $1,899
31.7k
Number of Households
± 1,487

In 2021, the median household income of the 31.7k households in Longview, TX grew to $53,854 from the previous year's value of $50,019.

The following chart displays the households in Longview, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Longview, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.7%)
  2. Carpooled (11.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.31%)

In 2021, 82.7% of workers in Longview, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (3.31%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

20.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Longview, TX have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in Longview, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Longview, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Longview, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

18.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Longview, TX (14.7k out of 79.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Longview, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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81.2% of the population of Longview, TX has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 9.64% on non-group plans, and 0.918% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Gregg County, TX see 1158 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.61% decrease from the previous year (1189 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1018 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 547 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,158 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gregg County, TX

Primary care physicians in Gregg County, TX see an average of 1,158 patients per year. This represents a 2.61% decrease from the previous year (1,189 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Gregg County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

18.8%
Uninsured
41.9%
Employer Coverage
17.3%
Medicaid
11.5%
Medicare
9.64%
Non-Group
0.918%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Longview, TX grew by 0.4% from 18.7% to 18.8%.

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