Longview, WA Demographics

A map of Longview's Population by Race

Longview, Washington has an estimated population of 38,069, a less than 1% change from the 37,818 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 12.6% Hispanic, 6.8% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Longview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Longview has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Longview, that probability was 40.4% in 2020 and 38.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Longview is ranked the 35th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Longview was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Longview's White Population

29,380 residents of Longview, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Longview is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Longview ranks 357th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longview's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Longview's population has increased from 76.0% to 77.2%.

Longview is more White than neighboring Longview Heights (74.1% White), and Kelso (75.4% White). Longview is less White than neighboring Beacon Hill (78.3% White), Lexington (86.9% White), and Rainier (88.2% White).

Longview's Black Population

227 residents of Longview, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Longview is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Longview ranks 190th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longview's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.2%. Black residents' share of Longview's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Longview is more Black than neighboring Longview Heights (0% Black), Beacon Hill (0% Black), and Lexington (0% Black). Longview is less Black than neighboring Rainier (1% Black), and Kelso (1.9% Black).

Longview's Asian Population

652 residents of Longview, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Longview is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Longview ranks 200th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longview's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.7%. Asian residents' share of Longview's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.7%.

Longview is more Asian than neighboring Beacon Hill (0% Asian), Rainier (0.5% Asian), and Kelso (0.7% Asian). Longview is less Asian than neighboring Longview Heights (2% Asian), and Lexington (3.1% Asian).

Longview's Hispanic Population

4,802 residents of Longview, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Longview is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Longview ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longview's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Longview's population has increased from 11.8% to 12.6%.

Longview is more Hispanic than neighboring Lexington (4.4% Hispanic), Rainier (5% Hispanic), and Kelso (10.3% Hispanic). Longview is less Hispanic than neighboring Longview Heights (13.8% Hispanic), and Beacon Hill (20.1% Hispanic).

Longview's Native American/Other Population

421 residents of Longview, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Longview is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Longview ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Longview's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.1%.

Longview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beacon Hill (0% Native American/Other), Lexington (0% Native American/Other), and Rainier (0.7% Native American/Other). Longview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Longview Heights (4% Native American/Other), and Kelso (2.3% Native American/Other).

Longview's Multiracial Population

2,587 residents of Longview, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Longview is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Longview ranks 314th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Longview's population has increased from 6.3% to 6.8%.

Longview is more Multiracial than neighboring Longview Heights (6.2% Multiracial), Beacon Hill (1.6% Multiracial), Lexington (5.6% Multiracial), and Rainier (4.6% Multiracial). Longview is less Multiracial than neighboring Kelso (9.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.