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Long View, NC
Town in Catawba County, North Carolina.
Population
5,011
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,245
ZIP codes
0
Long View and its ZIP codes
Long View at a glance
- Long View is about 5.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,739, 35% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,300 (46% below North Carolina) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Long View, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Long View, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,739
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$157,300
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (775), Hmong Americans (407), Mexican Americans (340).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Catawba County. PPP loans are for Long View.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,014
89,369 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.19B
FY 2026, $7,388 per person
How people get to work
Long View, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled16.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Long View, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
207
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 30°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Long View, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Long View
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HildebranTown | 1.7 mi | 2.8 |
| BrookfordTown | 2.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.7 |
| HickoryCity | 3.4 mi | 32.3 |
| NorthlakesCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.5 |
| RhodhissTown | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| IcardCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Granite FallsTown | 5.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Connelly SpringsTown | 6.6 mi | 5 |
| St. StephensCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Rutherford CollegeTown | 8 mi | 2.3 |
| SawmillsTown | 8 mi | 6.6 |
| ConoverCity | 8.2 mi | 11.5 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 7.6 |
| ValdeseTown | 9.2 mi | 7.9 |
| NewtonCity | 9.6 mi | 13.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Long View, NC in?
- Long View is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Long View, NC?
- About 5,011 people live in Long View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Long View?
- Nearby places include Hildebran (1.7 mi), Brookford (2.6 mi), Mountain View (3.1 mi), Hickory (3.4 mi), Northlakes (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023