Longview
City in Gregg County, Texas
Longview is a city in Gregg County, Texas, with 81,638 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Oak, 5.4 miles W.
- 81,638residents (2020 Census)
- 371 ftelevation · 113 m
- 56.2 sq miland area · 145.6 km²
- 1,452 / sq mipopulation density
- 75601main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Longview
Longview is a city in and the county seat of Gregg County, Texas, United States. Longview is located in East Texas, where Interstate 20 and U.S. highways 80 and 259 converge just north of the Sabine River. The population was 81,638 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 83,668 in 2024. Longview is the principal city of the Longview metropolitan statistical area, comprising Gregg, Upshur, and Rusk counties. The population of the metropolitan area as of 2025 census estimates was 297,315.
Longview was established in 1870 in what was at the time southern Upshur County; the town incorporated on May 17, 1871. After Gregg County was created on May 7, 1873 and organized on June 28, 1873, Longview was voted the county seat. Today, Longview is considered a major hub city for the region, as is the nearby city of Tyler. Companies with significant presence in Longview include Eastman Chemical, Trinity Rail Group, AAON Coil Products, Komatsu Mining, Dollar General and Old Navy/GAP. Colleges and universities in the area include LeTourneau University, Kilgore College, and the University of Texas at Tyler's Longview University Center.
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Living in Longview
- Median household income
- $63,340
- Median home value
- $202,600
- Median rent
- $1,101/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Longview had 81,638 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 81,638 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,452 per sq mi (561 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Longview at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Gregg County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 81,638 (2020) |
| Land area | 56.23 sq mi (145.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5202° N, 94.7611° W |
| ZIP codes | 75601, 75604 |
| Official website | longviewtexas.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4843888 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Longview
- White Oak5.4 mi W
- East Mountain7.2 mi NW
- Clarksville City7.8 mi W
- Lakeport8.5 mi S
- Warren City8.6 mi W
- Union Grove9.7 mi W
- Kilgore10.3 mi SW
- Gladewater10.9 mi W
- Hallsville11.4 mi E
- Liberty City11.6 mi SW
- Lake Cherokee12.8 mi SE
- Easton13.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Longview
What county is Longview in?
Longview is in Gregg County, Texas.
What is the population of Longview, TX?
81,638 people lived in Longview at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Longview, TX?
The main ZIP code is 75601. Other ZIP codes: 75604.
What is the elevation of Longview?
371 feet (113 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Longview?
White Oak (5.4 mi), East Mountain (7.2 mi), Clarksville City (7.8 mi), Lakeport (8.5 mi), Warren City (8.6 mi).
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