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Largo

Maryland · 12,229 residents · 3.061 sq mi
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Largo is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,375. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $387,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,229
+45%since 2000
from 8,408 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,995 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 2,747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+16%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K13K1990201020202024Largo
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,375
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,130 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,435
+107%since 2000
from $26,312 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+12%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$387,800
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,180
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+62%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(345)
Black92%(7,734)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(120)
Asian0.8%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(1,284)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(360)
Black86.5%(10,574)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(206)
Asian1.6%(191)
Other7.3%(898)
Diversity Score30.7%(3,754)
Diversity Score
31
+101%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.9%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 79.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
56.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2017
from 93.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 87.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Largo, Maryland?

Largo, Maryland has about 12,229 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Largo, Maryland?

The typical household in Largo, Maryland earns about $103,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Largo, Maryland expensive?

In Largo, Maryland, the median home is worth about $387,800, and the typical rent is about $2,180 a month.

How educated are people in Largo, Maryland?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Largo, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Largo, Maryland?

About 7.2% of people in Largo, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Largo, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Largo, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,754 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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