As of the
census 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. By the 2021
American Community Survey, there were 287,868 people residing in the Longview metropolitan area. Its racial makeup as of 2021 was 61% White, 16% African American, 1% Asian, 5% multiracial, and 17% Hispanic or Latino American of any race. With a median age of 38.3, 50% of the population was female, and 50% were male. The median household income within the metropolis was $56,777, and it had a per capita income of $29,315. An estimated 15.5% of the population lived at or below the poverty line. According to the 2021 census estimates, there were 106,151 households and 60% were married-couples households; there was an average of 2.6 people per household. An estimated 48% of the population was married in contrast with 52% unmarried residents. Of its households, there were 121,614 housing units throughout the MSA. With an 87% occupancy rate, 71% were owner-occupied and 49% of the population from 2015-2017 were new residents. The median value of an owner-occupied housing unit was $155,700, with 30% of housing units for sale under $100,000 in 2021; approximately 18% of housing units were from $200,000 to $300,000. == Education ==