The Longview–Marshall Combined Statistical Area covers four counties in Northeast Texas. The statistical area consists of the Longview Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Marshall Micropolitan Statistical Area. Prior to 2003, the area was known as the Longview-Marshall Metropolitan Statistical Area, which consisted of Gregg, Harrison, Rusk, and Upshur counties. As of the 2000 census, the CSA had a population of 256,152 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 271,669).
As of the census of 2000, there were 256,152 people, 96,428 households, and 69,372 families residing within the CSA. The racial makeup of the CSA was 74.65% White, 19.41% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.74% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.37% of the population.
The median income for a household in the CSA was $33,693 and the median income for a family was $40,443. Males had a median income of $31,952 versus $20,656 for females. The per capita income for the CSA was $17,046.