Longview metropolitan area, Texas
The Longview Metropolitan Statistical Area is a metropolitan area in Northeast Texas that covers three counties - Gregg, Rusk, and Upshur. As of the 2010 Census the MSA had a population of 280,000 (though a July 1, 2019 estimate placed the population at 286,657.) It is also part of the larger Longview-Marshall Combined Statistical Area.
Longview metropolitan area
Longview, Texas metropolitan area | |
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Metropolitan statistical area | |
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 Map of Texas highlighting the Longview metropolitan area. | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 280,000[1] |
| • Estimate (2019) | 286,657[2] |
| • Rank | (ALT: 3rd) |
Communities
Places with more than 50,000 people
- Longview (Principal city)
Places with 1,000 to 10,000 people
Places with 500 to 1,000 people
Places with fewer than 500 people
- Reklaw (partial)
- Union Grove
- Warren City
Unincorporated communities
Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 194,042 people, 73,341 households, and 52,427 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 75.71% White, 17.93% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.02% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.03% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $33,750 and the median income for a family was $40,220. Males had a median income of $31,786 versus $20,570 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $17,160.
