Longview, Texas

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Longview is a city in Texas, United States, located between Dallas, TX and Shreveport, LA. The population was 73,345 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Gregg County, with a small portion extending east into neighboring Harrison County. It is situated in East Texas, on the grid of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highways 80 and 259. Longview is located on the Sabine River.

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Transportation 5 Education 5.1 Higher Education 5.2 Schools 6 Notable natives, citizens, and associated people 7 External links

History

The City of Longview was officially incorporated on May 17, 1871, but its boom came after the 1930 discovery of East Texas oil fields.

A race riot took place in Longview in 1919. [1]

Geography

Longview is located at 32°30′33″N, 94°45′14″W (32.509147, -94.753909)^GR1. Longview is surrounded by many smaller suburbs including: Kilgore, Gladewater, Hallsville, Diana, White Oak, and Lakeport.

Incorporated areas include Spring Hill, Greggton, Pine Tree, Judson and Longview Heights.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 141.8 km² (54.8 mi²). 141.6 km² (54.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.18%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 73,344 people, 28,363 households, and 19,116 families residing in the city. The population density was 518.1/km² (1,341.8/mi²). There were 30,726 housing units at an average density of 217.0/km² (562.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 70.10% White, 22.11% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.92% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.31% of the population.

There were 28,363 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,858, and the median income for a family was $42,378. Males had a median income of $33,078 versus $21,400 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,768. About 13.0% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

East Texas Regional Airport (website) offers service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport via American Eagle.

The city's transit system, called C.O.L.T. (City of Longview Transportation), (website) runs daily, excluding Sundays and holidays.

Amtrak rail service is available through a downtown terminal.

The Longview Economic Development Corporation website provides more details about the transportation infrastructure including air, rail, trucking, waterways, and highway information. Many maps are also available. [2]

Education

Higher Education

The city of Longview is home to four institutions of higher learning and one trade (cosmetology) school:

• LeTourneau University (website)
• Kilgore College, Longview Campus (website)
• Texas Baptist College, an unaccredited Baptist Bible College (website)
• The University of Texas at Tyler, Longview University Center (website)

Schools

Most of Longview is in the Longview Independent School District.

A large portion of western Longview is served by the Pine Tree Independent School District. A portion of northwestern Longview is served by the Spring Hill Independent School District. A very small portion of eastern Longview is served by the Hallsville Independent School District.

Notable natives, citizens, and associated people

• Matthew McConaughey, actor, producer and director
• Rodney Carrington, comedian and musician
• Neal McCoy, country singer, songwriter
• Forest Whitaker, Academy Award winning actor, producer and director
• Sam West, professional baseball player - 1927-1942
• Lee Lacy, professional baseball player - 1972-1987
• Dan Wright, professional baseball player - 2001-current
• Bobby Taylor, professional football player - 1995-current
• David Wesley, professional basketball player - 1995-current
• Craig Anthony Washington, politician, lawyer
• Josh Scobee, place-kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars
• Gloria Jones, singer
• Catherine L Bowie One of the first African American WAC in WWII.

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