Longview, WA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    112,360
    2024 Median Age
    41.5
    0.973% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.2%
    6.16% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $76,531
    4.93% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $397,500
    8.19% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    48,036
    2.72% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Longview, WA 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.

    97.6% of the residents in Longview, WA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Longview-Kelso, WA are Lower Columbia College (562 degrees awarded in 2024) and Stylemaster College of Hair Design (38 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Longview, WA was $397,500, and the homeownership rate was 68%.

    Most people in Longview, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Longview, WA was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Longview, WA is home to a population of 112k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.3% of Longview, WA residents were born outside of the country (4.83k people).

    In 2024, there were 16.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.5k people) in Longview, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.48k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3.97k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.6% of Longview, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Longview, WA was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Longview, WA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      89.5k ± 618
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      5.48k ± 465
    3. White (Hispanic)
      3.97k ± 732
    10.5%
    Hispanic Population
    11.8k people

    In 2024, there were 16.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.5k people) in Longview, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.48k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3.97k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.5% of the people in Longview, WA are hispanic (11.8k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Longview, WA as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.83k people
    4.14%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.62k people

    As of 2024, 4.3% of Longview, WA residents (4.83k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Longview, WA was 4.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,355 ± 338
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,853 ± 349
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,355 ± 389

    Longview, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.81 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Longview, WA.

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    Health

    93.8% of the population of Longview, WA has health coverage, with 43.3% on employee plans, 20.6% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.84% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.16%
    Uninsured
    43.3%
    Employer Coverage
    20.6%
    Medicaid
    14.2%
    Medicare
    13.9%
    Non-Group
    1.84%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Longview, WA grew by 1.4% from 6.08% to 6.16%.

    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.

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    Economy

    The economy of Longview, WA employs 48k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Longview, WA were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,893 people), Manufacturing (6,343 people), and Retail Trade (6,213 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($109,301), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($108,816), and Construction ($72,834).

    Employment

    Occupations

    48k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,808
    2.72%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.23%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Longview, WA grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 46.8k employees to 48k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Longview, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,198 people), Management Occupations (4,976 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,073 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Longview, WA.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    48k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,808
    2.72%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.23%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Longview, WA grew at a rate of 2.72%, from 46.8k employees to 48k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Longview, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,893 people), Manufacturing (6,343 people), and Retail Trade (6,213 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $61,655
    Median earning men ± $1,651
    $37,482
    Median earning women ± $1,579

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($88,614), Manufacturing ($77,964), and Construction ($74,030).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($58,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,922), and Public Administration ($54,537).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 210
      Construction
    2. 139
      Retail Trade
    3. 136
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $564k
      Manufacturing
    2. $316k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $215k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Longview, WA awarded 600 degrees. The student population of Longview, WA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 873 male students and 1,901 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Longview, WA are White (431 and 72.3%), Hispanic or Latino (74 and 12.4%), Two or More Races (41 and 6.88%), and Asian (20 and 3.36%).

    The largest universities in Longview, WA by number of degrees awarded are Lower Columbia College (562 and 93.7%) and Stylemaster College of Hair Design (38 and 6.33%).

    The most popular majors in Longview-Kelso, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (274 and 45.7%), Registered Nursing (121 and 20.2%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (40 and 6.67%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,206 for in-state students and $5,583 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 2,774 students enrolled in Longview, WA, 31.5% men and 68.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,693 records, of which 69.2% were women and 30.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      274 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      121 degrees awarded
    3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching
      13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Longview-Kelso, WA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 274 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Lower Columbia College
      562 degrees awarded
    2. Stylemaster College of Hair Design
      38 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lower Columbia College with 562 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 140 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Longview, WA, which is 0.304 times less than the 460 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 431 degrees mean that there were 5.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 74 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,206) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($420) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($762) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Longview, WA was $397,500 in 2024, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $367,400 to $397,500, a 8.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Longview, WA is 68%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Longview, WA have an average commute time of 26.1 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

    $397,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,389
    $29,876
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,177

    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, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    68%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 68% of the housing units in Longview, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $76,531
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,128
    43.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,629

    In 2024, the median household income of the 43.9k households in Longview, WA grew to $76,531 from the previous year's value of $72,932.

    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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.2%)
    3. Carpooled (8.12%)

    In 2024, 81.5% of workers in Longview, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.12%).

    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

    26.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Longview, WA have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.82% of the workforce in Longview, WA 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, 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.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Longview, WA (13.5k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

    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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