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Longview, WA

Founded 1850Cowlitz CountyElev. 6 m
Population
37,836
Median home
$339,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Longview

Longview is home to roughly 37,836 residents. Longview was founded in 1850 and sits in Cowlitz County. The median age is 39.1 and the median household income is $60,844. Homes carry a median value of $339,000, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
37,836
Median age
39.1
Median household income
$60,844
Per-capita income
$34,987
Poverty rate
15.1%
High-school grad or higher
88.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
25.1 min
Work from home
5.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78%
Hispanic or Latino11.4%
Black0.9%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.9%
Production, transportation & material moving19.7%
Service19.3%
Sales & office19.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$339,000
Median gross rent
$1,119/mo
Owner-occupied
52.4%
Median year built
1965
Households
16,028
Avg. household size
2.31

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Longview has 21 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading54%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cowlitz County Youth Services CenterHighGrades 6–12
Discovery High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Discovery High School-AchieveHighGrades 9–12
Kelso Goal Oriented Learning DesignHighGrades 9–12
Longview Virtual AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Mark Morris High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
R A Long High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Cascade Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Monticello Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Mt. Solo Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Broadway Learning CenterElementary
Columbia Heights ElementaryElementary
Columbia Valley Garden Elem SchlElementary
Kessler Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime26% below national
Longview284
Washington365
United States386
↑ 8% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime76% above national
Longview3,445
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 18% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Longview Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Longview.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Cowlitz County
VolcanoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Coastal floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Longview is in Cowlitz County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Longview was founded in 1850 and sits in Cowlitz County. Elevation ~6 m.

Map of Longview
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Historic places

20 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tennant, J. D., HouseBig Four Furniture BuildingColumbia TheaterFirst Christian ChurchLongview Community ChurchLongview Community Church--Saint Helen's AdditionLongview Community StoreLongview Women's Clubhouse
Notable people from Longview
David KortenJeff StorkCharles PetersonLoren L. ColemanJeff BaileyLisa SariSharry KonopskiMargaret BenstonEric CastleMatt Kofler
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Nearby cities
Vancouver (39 mi)Camas (46 mi)Tumwater (58 mi)Olympia (62 mi)Lacey (63 mi)Lakewood (73 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Longview, WA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Longview, Washington.

Joseph Micah Collier, 50
Longview · 98632
AKA Joseph Mikah Lopez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Longview — frequently asked

What is the population of Longview, Washington?
Longview has a population of about 37,836, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Longview?
The median home value in Longview is $339,000, and the median gross rent is $1,119/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Longview safe? What is the crime rate?
Longview Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 284 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Longview face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cowlitz County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including volcano, cold wave, earthquake.
How many schools are in Longview?
Longview has 21 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Longview?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Longview. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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