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Landover

Maryland · 24,514 residents · 3.999 sq mi
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Landover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,100. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $313,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,514
Unchangedsince 2023
from 24,558 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,130 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6,141 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−1%since 2023
from 35.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K9K16K22K28K199020202024Landover
202425K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,679 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,955
Unchangedsince 2023
from $36,037 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.486 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$313,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $301,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,735
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,659 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
53.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
−1%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(716)
Black66.8%(16,408)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(6,000)
Asian2.7%(674)
Other3.1%(760)
Diversity Score61.4%(15,083)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3%(726)
Black62.4%(15,286)
Hispanic / Latino29%(7,107)
Asian3.1%(749)
Other2.6%(646)
Diversity Score65.6%(16,075)
Diversity Score
66
+7%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+3%since 2023
from 33.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Female
51.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Foreign born
30.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Landover, Maryland?

Landover, Maryland has about 24,514 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Landover, Maryland?

The typical household in Landover, Maryland earns about $72,100 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Landover, Maryland expensive?

In Landover, Maryland, the median home is worth about $313,900, and the typical rent is about $1,735 a month.

How educated are people in Landover, Maryland?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Landover, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Landover, Maryland?

About 19.5% of people in Landover, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Landover, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Landover, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,462 residents, a change of about 385 percent over that period.

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