Long View is a town located in Alexander County North Carolina. Long View has a 2024 population of 5,244. Long View is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 2.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,096 in 2020.
The average household income in Long View is $56,861 with a poverty rate of 10.81%. The median age in Long View is 42.9 years: 40.4 years for males, and 46.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Long View was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,713 | 54.62% |
| Black or African American | 923 | 18.58% |
| Two or more races | 586 | 11.8% |
| Asian | 437 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 308 | 6.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,173 | 2.29 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 872 | 1.18 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Married | 772 | 3.1 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 368 | 3.19 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Male | 161 | 2.31 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
56.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 306 | 8.29% |
| Associates Degree | 445 | 12.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 214 | 5.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 2.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,334 | 36.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 6.77% |
| Some College | 1,053 | 28.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,006 | 1,830 | 242 |
| Black | 647 | 563 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 513 | 336 | 19 |
| Asian | 394 | 310 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 291 | 240 | 10 |
| Other Race | 156 | 156 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,523 | $59,276 | $76,648 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,577 | $31,989 | $17,285 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,199 | $36,064 | $40,263 |
| Overall | $33,643 | $36,000 | $24,486 |
| Some College | $34,844 | $35,686 | $27,609 |
$33,643
Average Earnings
$36,000
Average Male
$24,486
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.14% of Long View residents speak only English, while 22.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,470 | 311 | 12.59% |
| Multiple | 586 | 131 | 22.35% |
| Hispanic | 866 | 89 | 10.28% |
| Black | 923 | 64 | 6.93% |
10.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.21%
Male Poverty Rate
10.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Long View is Multiple, with 22.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Long View is Black, with 6.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.46% |
| High School | 10.94% |
| Some College | 7.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.79% |
| Male Employed | 5.01% |
| Female Employed | 2.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,849 | $64,681 |
| Households | $44,156 | $56,861 |
| Married Families | $52,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,844 | $40,378 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
296
Number of Veterans
275
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 140 |
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 75+ | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 232 | 9.82% |
| Asian | 47 | 11.93% |
| Black | 9 | 1.02% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 2.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.42%
Born in Long View
88.2%
Native Born
11.8%
Foreign Born
7.91%
Non Citizen
3.89%
Naturalized
88.2% of Long View residents were born in the United States, with 66.42% having been born in North Carolina. 7.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,429 | 37 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 5,392 | 37 | 0.69% |
| 2027 | 5,355 | 37 | 0.7% |
| 2026 | 5,318 | 37 | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 5,281 | 37 | 0.71% |
| 2024 | 5,244 | 37 | 0.71% |
| 2023 | 5,207 | 45 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 5,162 | 41 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 5,121 | 25 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 5,096 | 168 | 3.41% |
| 2019 | 4,928 | 20 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 4,908 | 14 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 4,894 | 32 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 4,862 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 4,864 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 4,857 | -5 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 4,862 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 4,864 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 4,865 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 4,876 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,722 | 1,493 | 46.24% |
| 1990 | 3,229 | -358 | -9.98% |
| 1980 | 3,587 | 227 | 6.76% |
| 1970 | 3,360 | 363 | 12.11% |
| 1960 | 2,997 | -2,432 | -44.8% |