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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Largo

Maryland · 8,408 residents · 3.061 sq mi
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Largo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,130. Population has declined 11% since 1990. Median home value is $134,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,408
−11%since 1990
from 9,475 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,747 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 3,095 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+9%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K11K13K1990201020202024Largo
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,130
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,739 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,312
+28%since 1990
from $20,478 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$134,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $122,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$886
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $783 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
34.4% rent
2.3
−8%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(1,030)
Black86.7%(8,217)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(115)
Asian1.4%(130)
Diversity Score31.7%(3,007)
2000
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(345)
Black92%(7,734)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(120)
Asian0.8%(65)
Diversity Score15.3%(1,284)
15
−52%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
−9%since 1990
from 29.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Largo, Maryland?

Largo, Maryland has about 8,408 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Largo, Maryland?

The typical household in Largo, Maryland earns about $58,130 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 $134,600, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Largo, Maryland?

About 33.2% 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 5.3% of people in Largo, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Largo, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Largo, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,067 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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