Longview Metro Area, TX Local Data & Statistics

State: TX

Total population: 291,044 Household income: $66,647 Rent: $1,060

Overview

Total population

291,044

Rent

$1,060

Year built

1982

Household income

$66,647

Per capita income

$33,434

Poverty rate

15.1%

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

43.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Total population

291,044

Adults over 25

192,932

Total households

108,174

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$66,647

Per capita income

$33,434

Poverty rate

15.1%

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Rent over 30% of income

43.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,060

Year built

1982

Households that rent

29.6%

Households that own

70.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

63.4%

Black

16.1%

Asian

0.8%

Two or more races

15.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

17.3%

Not Hispanic or Latino

82.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

93.2%

Commute time to work

24 mins

Work from home

6.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

36.3%

High school graduate or GED

30.3%

Some college or associate degree

12.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

21.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Longview Metro Area, TX with: Texas United States

Longview Metro Area

Total population291,044

Rent$1,060

Year built1982

Household income$66,647

Per capita income$33,434

Poverty rate15.1%

Unemployment rate4.7%

Texas State

Total population30,188,424

Rent$1,403

Year built1992

Household income$78,476

Per capita income$40,752

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate4.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	Metro AreaLongview Metro Area	StateTexas	CountryUnited States
Total population	291,044	30,188,424	334,922,499
Rent	$1,060	$1,403	$1,413
Year built	1982	1992	1980
Household income	$66,647	$78,476	$80,734
Per capita income	$33,434	$40,752	$44,673
Poverty rate	15.1%	13.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	4.7%	4.1%	4%

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Summary for Longview Metro Area, TX

Longview metro area is located in TX.

Rent & Income

The typical monthly rent in this metro area is $1,060, while the typical household income is $66,647. Rent in this metro area is lower than in both Texas and the U.S., and household income is also lower than in both.

Housing & Affordability

This metro area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 29.6% of households. About 43.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating a high cost burden. The poverty rate is about 15.1%, which is higher than in both Texas and the national rate.

Education & Employment

The local unemployment rate is about 4.7%, which is higher than in both Texas and the national rate.

Longview Metro Area, TX — Rent vs Household Income

Longview Metro Area, TX — Poverty vs Unemployment

💰 Rent in Longview Metro Area, TX (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,060 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Longview Metro Area, TX

Annual Household Income: $66,647

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Longview Metro Area, TX

Estimated Rate: 15.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Longview Metro Area, TX

In Longview Metro Area, TX, households that rent: 32,060 (29.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	32,060	29.6%
Owner-Occupied	76,114	70.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Longview Metro Area, TX

In Longview Metro Area, TX, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 13,891 (43.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	13,891	43.3%
Other renter households	18,169	56.7%
Total renter households	32,060	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Longview Metro Area, TX

Less than High School: 70,063 people (36.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 58,438 people (30.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 23,669 people (12.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 40,762 people (21.1%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 192,932

📊 Unemployment Rate in Longview Metro Area, TX

Estimated Rate: 4.7%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.