Longview, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
37,914
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
16.1%
Median Home
$212,300
Median Income
$48,028
Median Rent
$883
Longview SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
8
Longview, WA Crime Report
1,295
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,352.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
42.90%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Longview / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,295 | 3,352.4 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 99 | 256.3 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 20 | 51.8 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 54 | 139.8 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,196 | 3,096.1 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 214 | 554.0 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 846 | 2,190.1 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 136 | 352.1 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Longview, WA Cost Of Living
105
Longview's Overall Cost Of Living
Longview's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Longview | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 88 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 131 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
Longview, WA Photos
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Rankings for Longview in Washington
Map Of Longview, WA
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Population over time in Longview
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 37,914 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 37,092 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 36,740 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 36,720 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 36,619 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 36,589 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 36,656 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 36,660 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 36,695 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 36,605 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Longview
| Race | Longview | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.9% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.7% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.6% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Longview
| Gender | Longview | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Longview for adults over 25
| Education | Longview | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Longview, Washington
| Income | Longview | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.2% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.0% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.7% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.6% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
