Longview
City in Cowlitz County, Washington
Longview is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, with 37,818 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Longview Heights, 2.4 miles N.
- 37,818residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 14.8 sq miland area · 38.4 km²
- 2,553 / sq mipopulation density
- 98632ZIP code
About Longview
Longview is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It is the principal city of the Longview, Washington, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Cowlitz County. Longview's population was 37,818 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in Cowlitz County. The city is located in southwestern Washington, at the junction of the Cowlitz and Columbia rivers. Longview shares a border with Kelso to the east, which is the county seat.
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe, a federally recognized tribe of Cowlitz people, is headquartered in Longview.
The Long-Bell Lumber Company, led by Robert A. Long, decided to buy a great expanse of timberland in Cowlitz County in 1918. A total of 14,000 workers were needed to run the two large mills as well as lumber camps that were planned. The number of workers needed was more than a lumber town, or the nearest town, could provide. Long planned and built a complete city in 1921 that could support a population of up to 50,000 and provide labor for the mills as well as attracting other industries. Several buildings in the city were built from Long's private funds.
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Living in Longview
- Median household income
- $61,747
- Median home value
- $361,600
- Median rent
- $1,137/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Longview had 37,818 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37,818 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,553 per sq mi (986 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Longview at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cowlitz County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 37,818 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.81 sq mi (38.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1457° N, 122.9643° W |
| ZIP code | 98632 |
| Official website | mylongview.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5340245 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Longview
- Longview Heights2.4 mi N
- Beacon Hill2.7 mi NE
- Lexington3.9 mi NE
- Kelso4.2 mi SE
- Rainier, OR6.2 mi S
- Prescott, OR7.6 mi SE
- Castle Rock9.2 mi N
- Kalama10.6 mi SE
- Clatskanie, OR11.8 mi W
- Deer Island, OR15.7 mi S
- Ryderwood16.3 mi N
- Vader17.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Longview
What county is Longview in?
Longview is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
What is the population of Longview, WA?
37,818 people lived in Longview at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Longview, WA?
The ZIP code of Longview is 98632.
What is the elevation of Longview?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Longview?
Longview Heights (2.4 mi), Beacon Hill (2.7 mi), Lexington (3.9 mi), Kelso (4.2 mi), Rainier (6.2 mi).
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