[9] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[10] The 2020 United States census counted 288 people, 113 households, and 61 families in Longton.

There were 172 housing units at an average density of 146.4 per square mile (56.5/km2).

38.1% of households consisted of individuals and 23.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 13.9% of the population.

There were 189 housing units at an average density of 164.3 per square mile (63.4/km2).

32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 193 housing units at an average density of 167.8 per square mile (64.8/km2).

38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Elk Valley USD 283 public school district.