Longview, Texas
Longview: The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas. It is located on the Neches River in East Texas. Longview is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Longview Museum and the Longview Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
About
Longview is a city located in the county of Gregg in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 80,455 and a population density of 1,442 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 81,728 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Longview
| Population : | 81,728 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Gregg County |
| Postal code : | 75601 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 903 |
| Area : | 55.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,217 feet / 371 meters |
| Capital city : | Longview is capital of Longview, Texas metropolitan area |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:52:22 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,465 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Longview is located at 32°30'3"N 94°44'26"W (32.5007000, -94.7404900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Longview
Demographics
The population of Longview increased by 1.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 80,455 | - | census |
| 2011 | 81,024 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 81,190 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 81,249 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 81,253 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 81,717 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 81,378 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 80,980 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 81,191 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 81,631 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 81,728 | 0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Longview (87)
People born in Longview, including actor Forest Whitaker, country music singer Miranda Lambert, Taiwanese singer Evonne Hsu, .
List
- José Francisco Torres (American soccer player) he was born in 29/10/1987
- Karen Silkwood (Labor union activist, chemical technician) she was born in 19/02/1946
- Tiffany Jackson (American basketball player) she was born in 26/04/1985
- Sunny Sweeney (American singer) she was born in 07/12/1976
- Rodney Carrington (American actor) he was born in 19/10/1968
- Trent Williams (American football offensive tackle) he was born in 19/07/1988
- Gary Willis (American musician) he was born in 28/03/1957
- Chris Davis (American baseball player) he was born in 17/03/1986
- Chris Ivory (American football player) he was born in 22/03/1988
- Craig Washington (American politician) he was born in 12/10/1941
- John Lee Hancock (American film director, writer and producer) he was born in 15/12/1956
- Thurman Green (Jazz trombonist) he was born in 12/08/1940
- Jess Todd (American baseball player) he was born in 20/04/1986
- Roddrick Muckelroy (American football player) he was born in 27/10/1986
- Mary Leona Gage (Stripped of the 1957 Miss USA title after it was learned that she had lied about her age and marital status) she was born in 08/04/1939
- Michael McDonald (American basketball player) he was born in 13/02/1969
- Steffond Johnson (American basketball player) he was born in 04/11/1962
- Robert Newhouse (player of American football (1950-2014)) he was born in 09/01/1950
Schools in Longview
College & universities near Longview, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226231 | LeTourneau University | Longview (TX) | 75602 |
| 484048 | Barber Institute of Texas | Longview (TX) | 75602-3456 |
| 226019 | Kilgore College | Kilgore (TX) | 75662-3299 |
| 229887 | Wiley College | Marshall (TX) | 75670 |
| 224527 | East Texas Baptist University | Marshall (TX) | 75670-1498 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Longview, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| TYL | Tyler, TX | 303 North Bois D'Arc Street | BUS |
| MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
Post offices near Longview
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Longview Post Office | Longview (TX) | 75601 |
| Longview Post Office | Longview (TX) | 75602 |
| Northwest Longview Post Office | Longview (TX) | 75605 |
| Judson Post Office | Judson (TX) | 75660 |
| White Oak Post Office | White Oak (TX) | 75693 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Longview , Washington city in Washington state, United States with a population of 38,515 people.
- Longview , North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 4,871 people.
- Longview , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 146 people.
Other cities in Gregg County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gregg County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kilgore | 14,857 | Small city in Gregg County, Texas |
| Gladewater | 6,352 | City in Gregg County, Texas, United States |
| White Oak | 6,283 | City in Texas |
| Liberty City | 2,351 | Fictional city in Rockstar Games' video games series Grand Theft Auto (HD) |
| Lakeport | 997 | City in Gregg County, Texas, United States |
| Clarksville City | 934 | City in Gregg County, Texas, United States |
| Warren City | 305 | City in Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
Longview distances to largest Texas cities
