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Landover

Maryland · 25,998 residents · 3.999 sq mi
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Landover has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,015. Population has grown 15% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $234,200. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,998
+15%since 2019
from 22,553 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,501 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 5,640 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
−4%since 2019
from 34.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202425K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,015
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,935 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,865
−6%since 2019
from $27,418 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 37.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $207,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,423
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,393 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
53.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+15%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(872)
Black70.4%(15,882)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(4,886)
Asian1.6%(364)
Other2.4%(549)
Diversity Score56.9%(12,822)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(606)
Black64%(16,647)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(7,131)
Asian2.6%(669)
Other2.3%(598)
Diversity Score62.5%(16,241)
Diversity Score
62
+10%since 2019
from 57 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
−3%since 2019
from 35.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Female
53.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Foreign born
28.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Landover, Maryland?

Landover, Maryland has about 25,998 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Landover, Maryland?

The typical household in Landover, Maryland earns about $59,015 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 $234,200, and the typical rent is about $1,423 a month.

How educated are people in Landover, Maryland?

About 20.7% 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 18.3% 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 20,946 residents, a change of about 415 percent over that period.

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