Longview metropolitan area, Texas
Longview metropolitan area | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Current largest city | Longview |
| Other important cities | Kilgore, Marshall |
| Population | |
| • Total | 286,657[1] |
| GDP | |
| • Total | $20.259 billion (2022) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
The Longview metropolitan area is a group of counties in Northeast Texas. It includes four counties: Gregg, Harrison, Rusk, and Upshur. In 2019, about 286,657 people lived here.[3] The area makes over $20 billion each year.[4] While Longview is the largest city, the area has many important cities like Kilgore.
Counties
Communities
Largest cities
Smaller cities and towns
- Big Sandy
- Gilmer
- Gladewater
- Hallsville (close to Kilgore)
- White Oak (next to Kilgore)
- Overton (partial)
- Tatum (partial)
Very small places
- Clarksville City
- East Mountain
- Easton
- Lakeport
- Mount Enterprise
- New London
Tiny places
- Reklaw (partial)
- Union Grove
- Warren City
Unincorporated areas
- Concord
- Diana
- Elderville
- Elysian Fields
- Harleton
- Joinerville (important oil history area near Kilgore)
- Liberty City (close to Kilgore)
- Laird Hill
- Price
People and culture
In 2021, about 287,868 people lived here.[5] The area is mostly White (61%) with large African American (16%) and Hispanic (17%) communities. Most people are Christian, with many Baptist churches. The area has a strong community feel.
Kilgore adds special culture with:
- Famous Rangerettes dance team
- East Texas Oil Museum
- Texas Shakespeare Festival
Education
Important schools include:
- Kilgore College (known for Rangerettes and high education)
- LeTourneau University (Longview)
- University of Texas at Tyler's Longview campus
Transportation
- East Texas Regional Airport (main airport)
- Amtrak train station in Longview (5th busiest in Texas)
- Good roads connecting all cities, especially between Longview and Kilgore
A future high-speed train might connect Dallas to Shreveport, passing through Kilgore and Longview.[6][7]
See also
- List of cities in Texas
- Texas census statistical areas
References
- ↑ "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals and Components of Change: 2010-2019".
- ↑ "Total Gross Domestic Product for Longview, TX (MSA)". Federal Reserve Economic Data. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
- ↑ "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Population Totals and Components of Change: 2010-2019".
- ↑ "Total Gross Domestic Product for Longview, TX (MSA)". Federal Reserve Economic Data. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
- ↑ "Census profile: Longview, TX Metro Area". Census Reporter. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ↑ Streamliner Schedules, Louisiana Eagle, 1952 http://www.streamlinerschedules.com/concourse/track9/louisianaeagle195208.html
- ↑ Texas & Pacific September 1960 timetable http://streamlinermemories.info/South/T&P60TT.pdf