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Longview, Washington
Longview, city, in Cowlitz County, Washington. Longview had 38,362 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 37,818 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 38,069 (±34). GEOID 5340245.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,362
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,818 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,069 ±34
Median household income
$61,747
±$3,174 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$361,600
±$8,019 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,137
±$46 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Longview and what county is it in?
Longview is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington. It covers 14.8 square miles of land, 2,555 residents per square mile in 2020.
Longview is in the Longview-Kelso, WA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Longview, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 38,362 people lived in Longview on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 37,818 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 38,069 (±34).
| Measure | Longview | Cowlitz County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,069 ±34 | 112,360 | +549 |
| Households | 15,810 ±473 | 43,943 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.07 | 2.53 | +0.09 |
| Housing units | 16,826 ±500 | 46,422 | no clear change |
Longview's population since 2000
From 34,660 in 2000 to 38,362 in 2025: up 10.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Longview as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Longview?
The median resident of Longview is 40.1 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.6%. 4.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Longview | Cowlitz County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 ±1.6 | 41.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±1.6 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1% ±1.5 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±1.4 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.6% ±1.7 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.2% ±2.0 pts | 79.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | −0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±1.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8% ±0.9 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.4% ±1.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4% ±1.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| With a disability | 23.6% ±1.9 pts | 20.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8% ±1.1 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2% ±1.5 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.8% ±1.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.9% ±2.4 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Longview earn?
Half of Longview's 15,810 households earn less than $61,747 a year (±$3,174), against $76,531 in Cowlitz County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $55,328 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,419 after inflation. 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Longview | Cowlitz County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,747 ±$3,174 | $76,531 | +$6,419 |
| Mean household income | $80,100 ±$4,305 | $95,669 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,290 ±$1,843 | $38,105 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.0% ±2.1 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.3% ±5.3 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.0% ±2.7 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% ±1.3 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5% ±1.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Longview?
Owners occupy 55.2% of Longview's occupied homes and renters 44.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $361,600 by its owner (±$8,019). The median renter pays $1,137 a month including utilities, and 48.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Longview | Cowlitz County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $361,600 ±$8,019 | $397,500 | +$127,276 |
| Median gross rent | $1,137 ±$46 | $1,206 | +$80 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.2% ±4.7 pts | 41.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,784 ±$71 | $1,949 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.2% ±2.5 pts | 68.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.8% ±2.5 pts | 32.0% | – |
| Housing units | 16,826 ±500 | 46,422 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±2.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.2% ±2.3 pts | 69.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±0.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.9% ±0.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.9% ±2.2 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.1% ±1.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Longview building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units in Longview in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Longview work and get to work?
80.1% of Longview's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Longview | Cowlitz County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.4% ±2.2 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% ±1.3 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.1% ±2.6 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2% ±2.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0% ±1.7 pts | 8.2% | +3.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.1 min ±1.8 | 26.1 min | +2.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Longview?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Longview, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $31,373 (Tract 21) to $99,553 (Tract 8.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5.02Cowlitz County | 4,756 | $49,398 |
| Tract 6.01Cowlitz County | 4,141 | $44,427 |
| Tract 4Cowlitz County | 4,016 | $56,172 |
| Tract 21Cowlitz County | 3,839 | $31,373 |
| Tract 6.02Cowlitz County | 3,357 | $87,330 |
| Tract 5.01Cowlitz County | 3,132 | $52,388 |
| Tract 7.02Cowlitz County | 2,991 | $82,829 |
| Tract 7.05Cowlitz County | 3,633 | $87,964 |
| Tract 7.06Cowlitz County | 3,744 | $83,649 |
| Tract 8.01Cowlitz County | 3,774 | $99,553 |
| Tract 8.02Cowlitz County | 3,591 | $88,598 |
| Tract 7.03Cowlitz County | 1,878 | $62,288 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Longview) · Census block assignment files
How does Longview compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Longview is the 1,085th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 33rd-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Longview ranks 339th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 33rd | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 133rd | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 117th | 394 |
| Median household income | 339th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 311th | 393 |
| Median home value | 305th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 277th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 51st | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 336th | 382 |
| Median age | 183rd | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 340th | 388 |
| Work from home | 289th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 235th | 394 |
Longview's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Longview with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Longview?
5 of the 57 figures for Longview on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Longview are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Longview.