Longview, WA Demographics

A map of Longview's Population by Race

Longview, Washington had a population of 37,818 in 2020. It was 76.0% White, 1.1% Black, 2.4% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Longview, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Longview is the 34th most populous. 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's White Population

28,730 residents of Longview identify as White, or 76.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Longview larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Longview is ranked #353 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Longview is more White than neighboring Kelso (73.8% White). Longview is less White than neighboring Longview Heights (81.4% White), Beacon Hill (79.3% White), Lexington (78.7% White), and Rainier (85.7% White).

Longview's Black Population

430 residents of Longview identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Longview roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Longview is ranked #189 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Longview is more Black than neighboring Longview Heights (0.5% Black), Lexington (0.3% Black), Rainier (0.4% Black), and Kelso (0.8% Black). Longview is less Black than neighboring Beacon Hill (1.2% Black).

Longview's Asian Population

914 residents of Longview identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Longview slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Longview is ranked #199 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Longview is more Asian than neighboring Longview Heights (1.4% Asian), Beacon Hill (1.9% Asian), Rainier (0.7% Asian), and Kelso (1.3% Asian).

Longview's Hispanic Population

4,479 residents of Longview identify as Hispanic, or 11.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Longview roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Longview is ranked #193 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Longview is more Hispanic than neighboring Longview Heights (7.9% Hispanic), Beacon Hill (10.5% Hispanic), Lexington (10.5% Hispanic), and Rainier (4.4% Hispanic). Longview is less Hispanic than neighboring Kelso (13.4% Hispanic).

Longview's Native American/Other Population

870 residents of Longview identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Longview roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Longview is ranked #224 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Longview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beacon Hill (1.4% Native American/Other), and Lexington (1.8% Native American/Other). Longview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Longview Heights (2.8% Native American/Other), Rainier (2.7% Native American/Other), and Kelso (4.1% Native American/Other).

Longview's Multiracial Population

2,395 residents of Longview identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Longview roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Longview is ranked #312 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Longview is more Multiracial than neighboring Longview Heights (6.1% Multiracial), Beacon Hill (5.7% Multiracial), and Rainier (6.1% Multiracial). Longview is less Multiracial than neighboring Kelso (6.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.