Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Long View, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,011

Median Agei

43.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.2%2,764

Black

18.5%929

Hispanic/Latino

12.5%626

Asian

8.7%434

Two or More

5.1%258

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%211

High School Diploma

35.2%1,287

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%230

Some College (1+ yr)

18.6%681

Associate's Degree

12.5%456

Bachelor's Degree

6.6%242

Master's Degree

1.3%46

HS or Higher

86.1%

BA or Higher

7.9%

Graduate+

1.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,300

Median Renti

$794

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.1%1,169

Renter-Occupied

46.9%1,031

Total Units

2,553

Homeownership

53.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%45

$50K–$100K

19%222

$100K–$150K

23.4%273

$150K–$200K

24.5%286

$200K–$300K

26.3%308

$300K–$500K

2.3%27

$500K–$1M

0.7%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

141

$500–$750

267

$750–$1,000

335

$1,000–$1,250

191

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.5%89

2000–2009

6.8%173

1990–1999

8.5%217

1980–1989

13.3%340

1970–1979

18.3%468

1960–1969

15%384

1950–1959

13.6%347

1940–1949

8.6%220

1939 or earlier

12.3%315

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.5%1,552

Utility Gas

20.4%448

Other

5%109

Fuel Oil

3.5%77

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,739

Mean Household Incomei

$59,684

Per Capita Incomei

$26,904

Poverty Ratei

11.3%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

2,795

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.5%11

$10K–$15K

10.4%228

$15K–$20K

3.3%73

$20K–$25K

7%154

$25K–$30K

4.1%91

$30K–$35K

4%88

$35K–$40K

5.3%116

$40K–$45K

7%154

$45K–$50K

18.9%415

$50K–$60K

7.4%163

$60K–$75K

3.4%74

$75K–$100K

8.9%196

$100K–$125K

8.3%182

$125K–$150K

8.9%195

$150K–$200K

2.7%60

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$368/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes59% occupied$368/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,739/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

72%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

28%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4138.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

156

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,688

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,704

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

274(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.5%Insured

18.5%Uninsured