Longview is a city in Texas, United States, located between Dallas, TX and Shreveport, LA. The population was 73,345 at the 2000 census, but a 2005 estimate placed the city's population at 75,609. 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. Longview, Tx is home to LeTourneau University.

Longview is located at 32°30′33″N, 94°45′14″W (32.509147, -94.753909). Longview is surrounded by many smaller cities and towns including: Kilgore, Gladewater, Gilmer, Ore City, Hallsville, Harlton, Diana, White Oak, and Lakeport. As of the census 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 30,727 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.