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Landover

Maryland · 23,078 residents · 3.999 sq mi
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Landover has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,872. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 18,026 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $230,100. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,078
+357%since 1990
from 5,052 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,771 / sq mi
+357%since 1990
from 1,263 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 261
Median age
31.3
+5%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,872
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,925 in 1990
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,537
+50%since 1990
from $14,353 in 1990
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,200 in 1990
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,133
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $685 in 1990
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.9%
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+70%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(1,092)
Black74.6%(3,767)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(71)
Asian2.2%(112)
Other1.6%(81)
Diversity Score51.6%(2,608)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(450)
Black80.9%(18,671)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(3,359)
Asian0.7%(151)
Other1.3%(291)
Diversity Score39.3%(9,071)
Diversity Score
39
−24%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+21%since 1990
from 27.2 min in 1990
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.1%
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
26.2%
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.6%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
Female
55.3%
Foreign born
15.1%
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Landover, Maryland?

Landover, Maryland has about 23,078 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Landover, Maryland?

The typical household in Landover, Maryland earns about $53,872 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 $230,100, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.

How educated are people in Landover, Maryland?

About 13.7% 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 14.3% 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 18,026 residents, a change of about 357 percent over that period.

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