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.

Longview, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

82,923

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.4%42,631

Hispanic/Latino

21.8%18,070

Black

20.1%16,662

Two or More

4.6%3,797

Asian

1.6%1,333

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%218

Other

0.2%199

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%1,952

High School Diploma

24%12,735

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%3,578

Some College (1+ yr)

19.6%10,437

Associate's Degree

9.6%5,089

Bachelor's Degree

16%8,480

Master's Degree

5.5%2,940

Professional Degree

1.5%786

Doctorate

0.7%397

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

23.7%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$202,600

Median Renti

$1,101

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.7%18,063

Renter-Occupied

45.3%14,946

Total Units

36,746

Homeownership

54.7%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%1,183

$50K–$100K

11.4%2,058

$100K–$150K

13.7%2,482

$150K–$200K

17.3%3,133

$200K–$300K

30.1%5,443

$300K–$500K

17.1%3,087

$500K–$1M

3.1%554

$1M+

0.7%123

Rent Distribution

Under $500

533

$500–$750

1,160

$750–$1,000

3,951

$1,000–$1,250

4,204

$1,250–$1,500

1,945

$1,500–$2,000

2,183

$2,000+

725

Year Built

2020 or later

1%370

2010–2019

9.5%3,482

2000–2009

10%3,665

1990–1999

8.9%3,266

1980–1989

15.7%5,787

1970–1979

24%8,811

1960–1969

15.6%5,719

1950–1959

9.6%3,513

1940–1949

3.2%1,185

1939 or earlier

2.6%948

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62%20,482

Utility Gas

37.1%12,238

No Fuel

0.5%173

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%116

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,340

Mean Household Incomei

$85,697

Per Capita Incomei

$33,995

Poverty Ratei

16.7%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

39,790

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%1,638

$10K–$15K

4.4%1,450

$15K–$20K

3.7%1,234

$20K–$25K

4.7%1,543

$25K–$30K

5.4%1,773

$30K–$35K

3.7%1,221

$35K–$40K

5.1%1,691

$40K–$45K

4.1%1,365

$45K–$50K

3.5%1,150

$50K–$60K

8.1%2,685

$60K–$75K

10.8%3,577

$75K–$100K

13.2%4,344

$100K–$125K

8.9%2,945

$125K–$150K

6.7%2,207

$150K–$200K

6.9%2,278

$200K+

5.8%1,908

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

1,753

Residentsi

2,477

Avg. Tenant Renti

$364/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,149 homes66% occupied$406/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8500 homes92% occupied$265/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC90 homes99% occupied$379/mo rent

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,340/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

76.2%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

20.6%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

80.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74.3% of subsidized households are minority

26.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.7% 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

7,4619%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,955

India

311

Germany

274

Guatemala

Korea

United Kingdom

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

38,008

Avg. Commutei

20.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

38,543

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,816(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.7%Insured

16.3%Uninsured