Longview, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
82,183
Unemployment
4.1%
Poverty
18.6%
Median Home
$143,300
Median Income
$50,019
Median Rent
$855
Longview SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8.5
Longview, TX Crime Report
2,638
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,226.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
37.55%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Longview / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,638 | 3,226.9 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 276 | 337.6 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 10 | 12.2 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 47 | 57.5 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 157 | 192.0 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,362 | 2,889.3 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 461 | 563.9 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,729 | 2,115.0 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 172 | 210.4 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Longview, TX Cost Of Living
88
Longview's Overall Cost Of Living
Longview's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Longview | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 92 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 75 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 | |
Longview, TX Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Rankings for Longview in Texas
Map Of Longview, TX
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Population over time in Longview
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 82,183 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 82,256 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 82,219 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 82,184 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 82,112 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 82,030 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 81,435 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 80,931 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 80,064 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 79,229 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Longview
| Race | Longview | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 22.4% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 20.3% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Longview
| Gender | Longview | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Longview for adults over 25
| Education | Longview | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Longview, Texas
| Income | Longview | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.8% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.9% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
