Longview, WA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

106,778

1.58% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

41.3

0.482% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

14.4%

10.3% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$54,506

5.32% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$219,300

11.3% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

44,679

2.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Longview, WA had a population of 107k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $54,506. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Longview, WA grew from 105,112 to 106,778, a 1.58% increase and its median household income grew from $51,752 to $54,506, a 5.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Longview, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.6%), White (Hispanic) (5.33%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.99%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.63%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.49%). 0% of the households in Longview, WA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98% of the residents in Longview, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Longview, WA are Lower Columbia College (578 degrees awarded in 2020) and Stylemaster College of Hair Design (20 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Longview, WA was $219,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.1%. Most people in Longview, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Longview, WA was 2 cars per household.

Longview, WA borders Centralia, WA and Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.

United States Washington

Diversity

Longview, WA is home to a population of 107k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.96% of Longview, WA residents were born outside of the country (4.23k people).

In 2019, there were 15.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.3k people) in Longview, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.69k White (Hispanic) and 4.26k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Longview, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.3k ± 137
White (Hispanic)
5.69k ± 527
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.26k ± 374

8.97%

Hispanic Population

9.58k people

8.97% of the people in Longview, WA are hispanic (9.58k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.96%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.23k people

4.07%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.28k people

As of 2019, 3.96% of Longview, WA residents (4.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Longview, WA was 4.07%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Longview, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Longview, WA was 41.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Longview, WA are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Longview, WA residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
247,214 ± 12,002 people
India
80,685 ± 6,936 people
China
72,521 ± 6,579 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,214 Washington residents, followed by India with 80,685 and China with 72,521.

Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

98%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98% of Longview, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Longview, WA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Longview, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,782 ± 338
Gulf War (2001-)
1,380 ± 247
Gulf War (1990s)
1,077 ± 228

Longview, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.74 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Washington. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Washington, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Washington across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Longview, WA is $54,506. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Longview, WA was King County, WA with a value of $102,594, followed by Snohomish County, WA and Clark County, WA, with respective values of $89,260 and $80,555.

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,599. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Longview, WA employs 44.7k people. The largest industries in Longview, WA are Manufacturing (7,373 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,573 people), and Retail Trade (5,609 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($97,059), Public Administration ($62,948), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,120).

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,506

2019 value

± $1,908

5.32%

1 Year Growth

± 4.12%

Households in Longview, WA have a median annual income of $54,506, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,752 in 2018, which represents a 5.32% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Longview, WA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Washington.

$79,606

Average Male Salary in Washington

± $1,492

$58,599

Average Female Salary in Washington

± $1,218

In 2019, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Washington

Asian
$74,594 ± $3,333
White
$62,706 ± $1,032
Two or More Races
$50,542 ± $3,350

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Washington.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Longview, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Washington

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2019, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.222% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Longview, WA was King County, WA with a value of $102,594, followed by Snohomish County, WA and Clark County, WA, with respective values of $89,260 and $80,555.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Longview, WA (15.1k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
13,019 ± 841
Hispanic
2,445 ± 373
Two Or More
967 ± 244

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Longview, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

44.7k

2019 Value

± 1,538

2.24%

1 Year growth

± 4.77%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Longview, WA grew at a rate of 2.24%, from 43.7k employees to 44.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Longview, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,847 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,675 people), and Production Occupations (4,005 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Longview, WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Longview, WA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,847 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,675 people), and Production Occupations (4,005 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Longview, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.78 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (1.77 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.65 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Longview, WA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($107,760), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($89,779), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($82,806).

Industries

Employment by Industries

44.7k

2019 Value

± 1,538

2.24%

1 Year growth

± 4.77%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Longview, WA grew at a rate of 2.24%, from 43.7k employees to 44.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Longview, WA, are Manufacturing (7,373 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,573 people), and Retail Trade (5,609 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Longview, WA, though some of these residents may live in Longview, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Longview, WA, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (7,373 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,573 people), and Retail Trade (5,609 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Longview, WA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.87 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.65 times), and Utilities (1.61 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Longview, WA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($97,059), Public Administration ($62,948), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,120).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $105B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($46.1B) and Mixed freight ($35.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$500B

2020 Value in Washington

$980B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

95.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $500B. This is expected to increase 95.8% to $980B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.9B
California
$26.9B
Hawaii
$23.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.9B, followed by California with $26.9B and Hawaii and $23.3B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%). The most partisan county was King County, WA with 75% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Longview, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Washington.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Washington

58% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Washington

King County, WA
75% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
San Juan County, WA
73.7% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Lincoln County, WA
73.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Washington was King County, WA with 75% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Washington colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

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 Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 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 Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Longview, WA awarded 598 degrees. The student population of Longview, WA is skewed towards women, with 679 male students and 1,691 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Longview, WA are White (449 and 76%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (45 and 7.61%), Two or More Races (39 and 6.6%), and Unknown (21 and 3.55%).

The largest universities in Longview, WA by number of degrees awarded are Lower Columbia College (578 and 96.7%) and Stylemaster College of Hair Design (20 and 3.34%).

The most popular majors in Longview, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (268 and 44.8%), Registered Nursing (109 and 18.2%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (27 and 4.52%).

The median tuition cost in Longview, WA for a public four year colleges is $3,703 for in-state students and $4,891 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
13 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
268 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
109 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Longview, WA was Welding Technology with 13 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lower Columbia College
578 degrees awarded
Stylemaster College of Hair Design
20 degrees awarded

$3,703

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Longview, WA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lower Columbia College with 578 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

170

Degrees Awarded to Men

428

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 170 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Longview, WA, which is 0.397 times less than the 428 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Longview, WA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
449 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
45 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
39 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Longview, WA was White students. These 449 degrees mean that there were 9.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 45 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Longview, WA was $219,300 in 2019, which is 0.912 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $197,000 to $219,300, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Longview, WA is 66.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Longview, WA have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Longview, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$219,300

2019 Median

± $5,393

$197,000

2018 Median

± $3,316

In 2019, the median property value in Longview, WA grew to to $219,300 from the previous year's value of $197,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Longview, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Longview, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,506

Median Household Income

± $1,908

42k

Number of Households

± 1,363

In 2019, the median household income of the 42k households in Longview, WA grew to $54,506 from the previous year's value of $51,752.

The following chart displays the households in Longview, WA 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Longview, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Longview, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

66.1%

2019 Homeownership

66%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 66.1% of the housing units in Longview, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Longview, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Longview, WA have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.47% of the workforce in Longview, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Longview, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (9.87%)
Worked At Home (4.74%)

In 2019, 82% of workers in Longview, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.87%) and those who worked at home (4.74%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

94.8% of the population of Longview, WA has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0845% increase from the previous year (1183 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1198 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 251 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wahkiakum County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Pend Oreille County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.0845% increase from the previous year (1,183 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.22%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

23.7%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.73%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Longview, WA declined by 10.5% from 5.83% to 5.22%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Longview, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.