Long View Authority

Long View is a lower-income small town of 5,011 with home prices 1.8× below the North Carolina median.

Long View, North Carolina

In Burke County, North Carolina, Long View anchors a community of 5,011. The median household income stands at $46,739.

Definition and scope

Long View is a chartered municipality within Burke County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 10 and is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Long View has approximately 5,011 residents. The median age is 43.5 years. Roughly 53% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $157,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 55.2%
• Black or African American: 18.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
• Asian: 8.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Long View is $46,739. Poverty rate stands at 11.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.6%. Educational attainment: 7.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Long View:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Clyde Valley Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Burke County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Gastonia, North Carolina.

Geography and climate

Long View sits at an elevation of 1,223 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• North Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for North Carolina.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.