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, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

38,069

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.2%29,380

Hispanic/Latino

12.6%4,802

Two or More

6.8%2,587

Asian

1.7%652

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%318

Black

0.6%227

Other

0.2%95

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%1,765

High School Diploma

25.4%6,778

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%3,040

Some College (1+ yr)

16.1%4,299

Associate's Degree

11.9%3,182

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%2,808

Master's Degree

5.1%1,354

Professional Degree

0.5%129

Doctorate

0.7%183

HS or Higher

88.2%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$361,600

Median Renti

$1,137

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.2%8,728

Renter-Occupied

44.8%7,082

Total Units

16,826

Homeownership

55.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%398

$50K–$100K

1.3%110

$100K–$150K

1.7%151

$150K–$200K

3.4%295

$200K–$300K

17.9%1,563

$300K–$500K

59%5,152

$500K–$1M

11.7%1,023

$1M+

0.4%36

Rent Distribution

Under $500

488

$500–$750

379

$750–$1,000

1,682

$1,000–$1,250

1,667

$1,250–$1,500

975

$1,500–$2,000

1,134

$2,000+

605

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%11

2010–2019

1.9%321

2000–2009

6.1%1,026

1990–1999

10%1,679

1980–1989

8%1,353

1970–1979

20.3%3,410

1960–1969

11.9%1,998

1950–1959

14.1%2,365

1940–1949

10.8%1,815

1939 or earlier

16.9%2,848

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.8%14,517

Utility Gas

4.4%700

Wood

1.7%263

Fuel Oil

0.6%92

No Fuel

0.4%66

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%63

Other

0.4%62

Solar

0.2%37

Coal

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,747

Mean Household Incomei

$80,100

Per Capita Incomei

$34,290

Poverty Ratei

15.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

16,963

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%750

$10K–$15K

6%948

$15K–$20K

3.1%488

$20K–$25K

4.4%701

$25K–$30K

5.5%862

$30K–$35K

4.4%703

$35K–$40K

3.1%486

$40K–$45K

4.7%738

$45K–$50K

6%955

$50K–$60K

6.5%1,021

$60K–$75K

9.2%1,462

$75K–$100K

14.8%2,338

$100K–$125K

11.9%1,874

$125K–$150K

4.7%739

$150K–$200K

6.6%1,037

$200K+

4.5%708

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,8144.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

780

Philippines

339

United Kingdom

China

Canada

Germany

Guatemala

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,471

Avg. Commutei

25.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,951

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,061(10.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured