Longview, TX β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Harrison County Β· Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Longview based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Longview
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 71Income: 42Home Value: 18Safety: 100Education: 21Median Age: 59Climate: 50Cost of Living: 50

Quick Stats

Population

82,765

2023 ACS

Median Income

$62,488

2023

Median Home Value

$182,700

2023

Median Rent

$1,061

2023

Median Age

35.3

Unemployment

3.3%

Cost of Living Index

100.9

100 = national avg

Longview is a city in Harrison County, Texas, with a population of 82,765 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Longview is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Longview is $62,488, and the median home value is $182,700. The cost of living index is 100.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,061 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, and the median age is 35.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

82,765

Male

40,306

48.7%

Female

42,459

51.3%

Median Age

35.3

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

14.7%

High School or Higher

32.6%

Foreign Born

9.7%

Veterans

4.6%

Married

36.6%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.545

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

58.0%

Foreign Born

9.7%

White
58.0%
Black
22.3%
Asian
1.6%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
15.6%
Other
2.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

21.0%

17,381 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

79.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
15,454 (88.9%)
Puerto Rican
162 (0.9%)
Cuban
112 (0.6%)
Salvadoran
524 (3.0%)
Guatemalan
76 (0.4%)
Colombian
55 (0.3%)
Honduran
94 (0.5%)
Ecuadorian
80 (0.5%)
Peruvian
15 (0.1%)
Other Hispanic
808 (4.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
315 (23.4%)
Chinese
78 (5.8%)
Filipino
59 (4.4%)
Vietnamese
206 (15.3%)
Korean
107 (7.9%)
Japanese
11 (0.8%)
Pakistani
7 (0.5%)
Cambodian
227 (16.8%)
Thai
83 (6.2%)
Other Asian
258 (19.1%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Samoan
18 (105.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
1 (0.6%)
Navajo
10 (5.7%)
Choctaw
1 (0.6%)
Other Native American
165 (94.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

77,359

English Only

80.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

12,857 speakers

Limited English

6.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
12,857 (16.6%)
Other Indo-European
672 (0.9%)
Other Asian
432 (0.6%)
Arabic
304 (0.4%)
Slavic Languages
159 (0.2%)
Vietnamese
155 (0.2%)
German
122 (0.2%)
Korean
99 (0.1%)
Tagalog
93 (0.1%)
Other Languages
54 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

93.4%

Limited English Proficiency

6.6%

Spanish
33.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
22.8% limited English
Other Asian
42.8% limited English
Arabic
11.2% limited English
Slavic Languages
93.7% limited English
Vietnamese
56.8% limited English
German
25.4% limited English
Korean
59.6% limited English
Tagalog
57.0% limited English
Other Languages
1.9% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,792

4.6% of population

Disability Rate

26.6%

1,008 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$55,516

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
21.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
19.6%
Vietnam
39.2%
Korea
4.4%
World War II
0.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
6.7%
35-54
25.9%
55-64
14.3%
65-74
25.8%
75+
27.2%

Male Veterans

3,443

90.8%

Female Veterans

349

9.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$55,516

Non-Veteran Income

$32,440

Difference

$23,076

71.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,008

Without Disability

2,784

Disability Rate

26.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

39,987

#1 Ancestry

American

10.3% (8,494)

#2 Ancestry

English

9.4% (7,798)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

8.5% (7,067)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
10.3%
English
9.4%
Irish
8.5%
German
7.6%
Scottish
2.0%
French
1.8%
Italian
1.5%
European
0.9%
Sub-Saharan African
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Dutch
0.6%
Czech
0.6%
Arab
0.5%
Polish
0.5%
British
0.5%
Norwegian
0.4%
Welsh
0.4%
Danish
0.3%
Swedish
0.2%
Russian
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

32,343

Family Households

20,651

63.8%

Married Couples

13,406

41.4%

Non-Family Households

11,692

36.2%

Single Mother Households

5,771

17.8%

Single Father Households

1,474

4.6%

Living Alone

9,497

29.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

18,509

In Married Couple

10,763

58.2%

With Single Mother

5,895

31.8%

With Single Father

1,851

10.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$71,939

Married Couple Income

$97,900

Single Mother Income

$40,908

Single Father Income

$52,480

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,727

Grandparents Responsible

922

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$62,488

-15% vs national

Per Capita Income

$33,465

-10% vs national

Poverty Rate

18.2%

+34% vs national

Gini Index

0.4656

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.3%

-36% vs national

SNAP Recipients

13.1%

of households

How Longview Compares

Longview vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Longview is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Longview. The median household income here is $62,488.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
18.1%
$25-50K
22.0%
$50-75K
19.5%
$75-100K
12.1%
$100-150K
15.8%
$150-200K
7.3%
$200K+
5.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

-35% vs TX avg

Labor Force

39,775

Employed

38,453

Mean Commute

20 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

14.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

32.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.3

Work from Home

5.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

100.9

100 = national avg

+0.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$44,409

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$104,968

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
109.4
Food
97.8
Transportation
91.7
Healthcare
98.2
Utilities
100.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$960

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,260

per month

The median household income in Longview, TX is $62,488, which is 14.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $33,465. The poverty rate of 18.2% is higher than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4656, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 39,775. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 20 minutes, with 5.7% working from home. About 82.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 100.9, which is 0.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 109.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,409 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$261,150

Median List Price

$280,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$122

Days on Market

84

Active Inventory

298

Months of Supply

6.0

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$223,008

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,175

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

15.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
15.0%
Listings with Price Drops
21.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 2.4%List Price ↓ 6.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

50

New Listings

83

Pending Sales

60

Homes Sold ↓ 27.5%New Listings ↓ 12.6%Pending ↓ 11.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$122

Median List $/SF

$151

Sale $/SF ↓ 10.3%List $/SF ↑ 7.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Longview, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Longview, TX metro area, home prices have risen 311.2% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 128.2%. The 10-year growth rate is 81.6%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 54.1%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.9%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Longview, TX housing market rather than Longview alone.

40yr ↑ 311.2%20yr ↑ 128.2%10yr ↑ 81.6%5yr ↑ 54.1%2yr ↑ 10.9%Q3 1981 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Longview, TX

Longview vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Longview is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$182,700

Median Rent

$1,061

Total Housing Units

36,393

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Owner Occupied

53.4%

Renter Occupied

46.6%

Median Property Tax

$2,342

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$975

Housing Types

Single Family
63.8%
Multi-Family
32.7%
Mobile Home
3.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,342

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.28%

of home value

Median Home Value

$182,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,757

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,342) by the median home value ($182,700). In Longview, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.28%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Longview, TX is $261,150 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 84 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $122. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,175/month. About 53.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 36,393 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,342. The effective tax rate is 1.28%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.40

per 1,000 residents

+31% vs national

Property Crime Rate

23.50

per 1,000 residents

+37% vs national

Total Crimes

2,254

2024

Violent Clearance

39%

cases solved

Property Clearance

24%

cases solved

YoY Change

-19.1%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Longview Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Longview vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Longview is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 34.3%Property ↓ 52.7%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Longview police solve 100% of murder cases but only 13% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent90.11100.0%
RapeViolent540.6422.2%
RobberyViolent420.5033.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1792.1442.5%
BurglaryProperty2643.1513.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,53218.2927.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1732.0716.8%

Longview, TX reported 285 violent crimes and 1,969 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.40 per 1,000 residents is 30.9% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 39% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,532 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 56.4% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242851,9693.4023.50
20233492,0724.2124.97
20223562,3444.3528.65
20212882,0603.5225.17
20202822,2953.4528.07
20193752,4104.5929.47
20183312,4204.0529.64
20173892,8044.7334.07
20164563,5015.5242.37
20154244,0675.1849.69

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

77.7

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

71.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

73.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

33.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

28

Public Assistance

$1.8M

Individual Assistance

$4.4M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $3.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Beryl β†’HurricaneJul 2024β€”$750
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$8K$594K
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”β€”
Tropical Storms Marco and Laura β†’HurricaneAug 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”$3.5M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’FloodApr 2016$374Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’FloodMar 2016$436K$172K
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straigh… β†’Severe StormFeb 2016$41Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormMay 2015$299K$18K
Wildfires β†’FireSep 2011$131K$52K
Wildfires β†’FireJul 2011$52Kβ€”
Hurricane Ike β†’HurricaneSep 2008$253K$106K
Hurricane Ike β†’HurricaneSep 2008β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireMar 2008β€”β€”
Extreme Wildfire Threat β†’FireJan 2006β€”β€”
Hurricane Rita β†’HurricaneSep 2005$119Kβ€”
Hurricane Rita β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia β†’OtherFeb 2003β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 30 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

257

Total Claims Paid

$5,556,027

Avg Claim Payout

$21,619

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

3

Federal Funding

$1,010,239

Properties Protected

14

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

7.52

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures1$0
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$188,783
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$821,456

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Longview has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 257 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,786,355 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,443,485 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.5%

1.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.7%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.1%

2.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.6%

7.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.9%

Arthritis

26.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.7%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

36.0%

Mobility

17.5%

Cognitive

17.4%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

7.1%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

10.6%

Longview has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 17.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.5 mi

Christus Good Shepherd Medical...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center2.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Longview Regional Medical Center5.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Longview5.5 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Ut Health East Texas Henderson Hospital19.5 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler26.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Pop. Served

103,492

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF LONGVIEW83,2360
TRYON ROAD SUD10,7910
ELDERVILLE WSC9,0210
EJ WATER COMPANY3121
JOHNSON MOBILE HOME PARK841
NORTH PARK MOBILE HOME PARK481

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

9

Total COβ‚‚e

3.2M MT

Top Emitter

Eastman Chemical - Texas Operations

2.2M MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Eastman Chemical - Texas Operations
Eastman Chemical Co
Power Plants2,220,078
AIR LIQUIDE AMERICA CORP
American Air Liquide Holdings Inc
Chemicals481,525
Knox Lee Power Plant
American Electric Power Co Inc
Power Plants273,690
LONGVIEW GAS PLANT
M6 Midstream Llc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems65,764
Nucor Steel Longview
Nucor Corp
Metals59,005
R. Lacy Services, Ltd. 260 PROD
R Lacy Services Ltd
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems27,702
R. Lacy Services, Ltd
R Lacy Services Ltd
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems27,429
Westlake Longview Corp.
Westlake Chemical Corp
Other24,271
NGPL Station 388 Storage, Longview, TX
Kinder Morgan Inc
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems12,372

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 6 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 9 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 3.2M metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

20 min

-15% vs national

Drive Alone

82.4%

+5% vs national

Public Transit

0.2%

-82% vs national

Work From Home

5.7%

-39% vs national

Carpool

9.7%

Walk / Bike

1.5%

combined

How Longview's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

13

2023

6-Year Avg

12

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

5

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231113011
20221616050
202177010
20201212250
20191214040
20181111440

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Longview, TX is 20 minutes, which is 15.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 82.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.7% work from home, which is below the TX state average of 7.8%. 9.7% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 13 traffic fatalities from 11 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.7%

of households

No Internet

8.8%

of households

Total Households

32,343

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.7%
Cellular Data Plan
85.1%
Satellite
12.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.7%
No Internet Access
8.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.8%

of households

Smartphone

89.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

73.6%

of households

Tablet

62.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.8%
Smartphone
89.3%
Desktop / Laptop
73.6%
Tablet
62.3%
Smartphone Only
12.8%
No Computer
6.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9Β’

per kWh

-19% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6Β’

per kWh

-42% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1Β’

per kWh

-45% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+13% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Longview vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Population Served

103,492

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF LONGVIEWCommunitySurface water83,2360
TRYON ROAD SUDCommunityPurchased surface water10,7910
ELDERVILLE WSCCommunityPurchased surface water9,0210
EJ WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water3121
JOHNSON MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water841
NORTH PARK MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water481

89.2% of households in Longview have broadband internet access. 72.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.8% of households have no internet access. 12.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 103,492 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Longview is located in Harrison County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Longview.

Election Overview

Source: Harrison County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

7,369

24.4%

GOP Votes

22,658

75.0%

Total Votes

30,226

Margin

R+50.6%

Shift from 2020

R+5.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+50.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20247,36922,65830,22624.4%75.0%R+50.6
20207,90821,46629,71026.6%72.3%R+45.6
20167,13018,71226,36427.0%71.0%R+43.9

In the 2024 presidential election, Harrison County recorded 30,226 total votes. Republicans won the county with 75.0% of the vote compared to 24.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+50.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Harrison County has shifted 6.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

544

Total Assets

$489.6M

Total Income

$411.2M

Per 10K Residents

65.7

nonprofits

+56.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

48

Median Assets

$213K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
100
Education
61
Human Services
50
Recreation & Sports
33
Philanthropy
30
Arts & Culture
23
Health Care
16
Youth Development
16
Animal-Related
12
Community Improvement
9
Crime & Legal
8
Mental Health
6
Public Safety
6
Food & Agriculture
5
Public Benefit
5
International
4
Environment
3
Voluntary Health
2
Housing & Shelter
2
Civil Rights
2
Unknown
2
Employment
1
Social Science
1
Mutual Benefit
1
71.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $351.5M of $489.6M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Longview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITYEducation$153.0M$104.3M1962
LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONEducation$65.8M$4.7M2019
CRAIN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$32.2M$9.3M1997
GSHS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORGANIZATION INCHealth Care$20.8M$25.8M2006
LONGVIEW WELLNESS CENTER INCHealth Care$18.6M$37.8M1997
ROY H LAIRD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TR NO 27Health Care$18.2M$2.5M1973
SPECIAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR TEXAS INCORPORATEDβ€”$14.0M$47.9M1993
MICAH 6 8 INCPhilanthropy$11.1M$2.7M2013
HIWAY 80 RESCUE MISSIONβ€”$9.1M$3.7M1971
CHAMPION EMSHealth Care$8.8M$41.9M1998
MARASEK FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$8.8M$1.4M2023
LC AND MARY WORLEY MEMORIALFOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.1M$1.2M2006
GOOD SHEPHERD FOUNDATIONβ€”$6.8M$1.4M1987
TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOLEducation$6.3M$4.3M1986
HEARTLIGHT MINISTRIES FOUNDATIONYouth Development$5.6M$3.1M2005
THE WECE B AND MARTHA A JOHNSON FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.7M$1.3M1996
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SCHOOL OF LONGVIEWEducation$4.4M$4.6M1996
AMERICAN SYRINGOMYELIA ALLIANCE PROJECT INCβ€”$4.4M$989K1989
LONGVIEW ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTEREnvironment$4.2M$671K2015
HEARTISANS MARKETPLACEEmployment$3.8M$1.5M2014
WISEMAN MINISTRIES INCReligion$3.7M$2.3M2014
LONGVIEW MUSEUM OF FINE ARTSArts & Culture$3.6M$1.2M1972
PATSY B HOLLANDSWORTH FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.3M$252K1996
WOMENS CENTER OF EAST TEXAS INCHuman Services$3.3M$9.0M1979
HOSPICE LONGVIEW INCHuman Services$2.9M$5.1M1986
THE MARTIN HOUSE CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERCrime & Legal$2.8M$2.9M2009
SAFETY COUNCIL OF EAST TEXAS INCβ€”$2.6M$783K1994
NORTHEAST TX HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC SERVING GREGG HARRISON & UPSHUβ€”$2.5M$2.2M1985
EAST TEXAS COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSEMental Health$2.3M$2.6M1966
BODENHEIMER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.3M$303K2008
GREGG COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATIONβ€”$2.1M$340K1967
LONGVIEW WORLD OF WONDERSArts & Culture$2.0M$731K2012
HARVEST FESTIVAL INCRecreation & Sports$2.0M$204K1993
SEESAWHuman Services$1.9M$952K2011
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LONGVIEWCommunity Improvement$1.7M$339K1960
ASBURY HOUSE CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTERHuman Services$1.7M$626K2020
EAST TEXAS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLEducation$1.6M$1.6M1998
DISCIPLES HOUSING OF LONGVIEW TEXAS INCβ€”$1.5M$366K1951
PATTI AND JIM WRIGHT FAMILY FOUNDATIONEducation$1.5M$570K2008
DISCIPLES HOMES OF LONGVIEW TEXAS INCβ€”$1.5M$388K1951
ELDERVILLE-LAKEPORT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCPublic Safety$1.4M$1.3M2002
LONGVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INCEducation$1.4M$3.0M2019
LONGVIEW SYMPHONY FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$1.4M$42K2014
HEARTLIGHT MINISTRIESHuman Services$1.3M$4.8M1989
GREATER LONGVIEW UNITED WAY INCPhilanthropy$1.3M$1.2M1950
LONGVIEW COMMUNITY MINISTRIES INFORMATION AND SERVICE CENTER INCHuman Services$1.3M$2.1M1985
MISSIONARY TECH TEAMReligion$1.0M$740K1969
LONGVIEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUNDβ€”$1.0M$136K1992
TEXAS PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATIONβ€”$991K$286K1942
MERCY MANORUnknown$934K$1.4M2014

Longview, TX has 544 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $489.6M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 100 organizations. 48 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 65.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

480

Total Approved

$208.5M

Jobs Supported

3,028

Per 10K Residents

58.0

SBA loans

-50.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

85

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

94 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

432

Total Amount

$171.8M

Avg Loan

$397,641

Median Loan

$106,100

SBA Guaranteed

$129.6M(75%)

Jobs Supported

2,336

50410% of all loans

Loans

48

Total Amount

$36.7M

Avg Loan

$765,146

Median Loan

$527,500

7(a) β€” 90%504 β€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

64

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$75.4M

36% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$1,178,375

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services66 loans
NAICS 72
$83.6M
Retail Trade62 loans
NAICS 44
$18.6M
Health Care & Social Assistance40 loans
NAICS 62
$10.7M
Other Services37 loans
NAICS 81
$6.6M
Construction32 loans
NAICS 23
$9.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Palisades Hospitality Inc1$5.0M
Diya Prosperity Group L.l.c.1$5.0M
Alliance International Group Llc1$4.9M
Holiday Inn Express & Suites1$4.8M
Jots Rentals Llc2$4.6M
Texas Iron & Steel Llc Dba Texas Iron2$4.3M
Hilltop View Inc1$4.2M
Rbb Property Llc1$4.1M
Kendall & Gengel Longview Properties Llc1$3.9M
Nyr Property Corporation2$3.9M

Longview, TX has received 480 SBA loans totaling $208.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 432 loans (90% of the total), supporting 2,336 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 48 loans totaling $36.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Longview is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 94 loans. That works out to 58.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

6

Total Population

114,718

Avg Median Income

$69,470

Avg Home Value

$188,167

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7560115,653$63,279$193,800$9109.1
7560220,394$56,659$122,700$97051.9
756036,458$67,067$175,200$68753.0
7560431,714$67,826$189,900$1,05844.1
7560534,584$75,665$238,800$1,18680.3
756935,915$86,326$208,600$1,13110.3

Longview, TX has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 114,718. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $69,470. The average median home value is $188,167. The average median monthly rent is $990.

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