Longview, Texas
Longview: The most populous city in Gregg County, Texas.
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 155 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.5007,-94.7405 |
| Altitude | 1,217 feet / 371 meters |
| Capital city | Longview is capital of Longview, Texas metropolitan area |
| Establishment | January 01, 1871 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:37:55 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,465 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.56% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Longview is located at 32°30'3"N 94°44'26"W (32.5007000, -94.7404900).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Longview, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Longview, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 (3)
- 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