Longview cares about it’s future!!!
Starting with the Longview Economic Development Corporation’s professional staff and dedicated Board of Directors, coupled with the city’s "can-do" fast–track permitting, a workforce eager to learn new skills, and the low cost of doing business—you have something special.
Longview business and industry attracts employees from a 12-county region surrounding the city. With a population of 660,000, this region has an estimated 328,000 workers available. A large manufacturing base in addition to local colleges, universities, and technical schools have contributed to an abundance of workers with a variety of skills for today’s economy.
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| Labor Force Participation Rate | |
| Male | 66.40% |
| Female | 51.40% |
| Labor Market Draw Area Labor Force Summary (July 2010) |
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| Labor Force | 329,895 |
| Total Employment | 301,966 |
| Number Unemployed | 27,929 |
| Percent Unemployed | 8.5% |
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Labor Market Commute Area is 12 counties: Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Wood. |
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| Average Hourly Wage Rates, Longview MSA |
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| Occupation | Average Wage |
| Machinist |
$17.20 |
| CNC Operator | $14.17 |
| Welder | $18.09 |
| Machinery-Maintenance Worker | $19.12 |
| Crane Operator | $19.14 |
| Truck Driver | $17.51 |
| Team Assembler | $13.01 |
| General Laborer | $10.50 |
| Shipping Clerk | $13.54 |
| Secretary | $11.74 |
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| Labor Market Commute Area | ||||||||
| Civilian Labor Force (1) | July-10 | June-10 | May-10 | Apr-10 | Mar-10 | Feb-10 | Jan-10 | Dec-09 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 8.3% | 8.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Unemployed | 27,929 | 28,090 | 26,667 | 26,986 | 27,379 | 28,301 | 30,028 | 28,413 |
| Total Labor Force | 329,895 | 331,601 | 331,046 | 332,820 | 328,716 | 330,307 | 330,449 | 335,574 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - Local Area Unemployment Statistics; Texas Workforce Commission
Labor Market Commute Area is 12 counties: Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Wood
| Longview MSA
Non-Agricultural Employment Reported by Place of Work |
2009 | 2008 |
| Civilian employed population 16 years and over | 96,200 | 98,900 |
| Mining and Construction | 13,100 | 13,700 |
| Manufacturing | 12,400 | 13,500 |
| Wholesale trade | 4,100 | 4,300 |
| Retail trade | 11,400 | 12,000 |
| Transportation and warehousing and utilities | 3,200 | 3,400 |
| Information | 1,500 | 1,600 |
| Finance and insurance and real estate and rental and leasing | 3,900 | 4,000 |
| Professional scientific and management and administrative and waste management services | 8,200 | 8,600 |
| Educational services and health care and social assistance | 14,700 | 14,300 |
| Arts entertainment and recreation and accommodation and food services | 7,600 | 7,800 |
| Other services except public administration | 3,300 | 3,300 |
| Public administration | 12,800 | 12,400 |
Source: Texas Workforce Solutions, Labor Market and Career Information Department
Longview MSA : Gregg, Rusk and Upshur counties
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Longview MSA Occupational Title |
Estimated Employment 2008 |
| Management Occupations | 3,950 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 2,240 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 650 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 1,390 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 540 |
| Community and Social Services Occupations | 930 |
| Legal Occupations | 420 |
| Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 5,880 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 720 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 4,400 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 2,340 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 2,280 |
| Food Preparation and Serving-Related Occupations | 7,440 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 2,490 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 2,600 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 10,050 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 15,180 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 100 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 8,530 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 4,930 |
| Production Occupations | 11,020 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 6,710 |
Source: Texas Workforce Solutions, Labor Market and Career Information Department, May 2010
Longview MSA: Gregg, Rusk and Upshur counties
| Labor Market Commute Area | ||
| 2000 Commute Times |
Number | % |
| Less than 15 Minutes | 87,500 | 34.4% |
| 15 - 29 Minutes | 91,570 | 36.0% |
| 30 Minutes or Longer | 68,677 | 27.0% |
| Worked at Home | 6,613 | 2.6% |
Source: Sites on Texas
Labor Market Commute Area is 12 counties: Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Wood
| 2000 Labor Participation Rate |
% |
| Male | 66.4% |
| Female | 51.4% |
| Total | 58.6% |
Source: US Census Bureau
| 2002 Education & Labor Force | Enrollment | Graduates |
| High School (Public/Private)(3) | 27,847 | 6,023 |
| Community College (Full-Time)(4) | 10,648 | 2,437 |
| 4 Year University (Full-Time) (4) | 19,431 | 2,374 |
(3) High Schools' Registrar's Offices
(4) Colleges' Registrar's Office; Graduate numbers expressed are total numbers
| Available Workers | 2010 |
| Underemployed Persons | 42,850 |
| Number of unemployed persons seeking work | 25,800 |
| Total | 68.650 |
Source: Pathfinders, Longview, TX Area Labor Availability Report, April 2010
410 North Center Street, Longview, Texas 75601
Tel: 903-753-7878 |
Fax: 903-753-3646 |
Toll Free: 800-952-2613 |
E-mail: info@longviewusa.com
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