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Largo

Maryland · 11,605 residents · 3.061 sq mi
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Largo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,236. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $276,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,605
+38%since 2000
from 8,408 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,791 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 2,747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+18%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,236
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,130 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,374
+57%since 2000
from $26,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$276,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,714
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $886 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+33%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2%(232)
Black87.3%(10,134)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(535)
Asian1.6%(189)
Other3.9%(447)
Diversity Score28%(3,251)
Diversity Score
28
+83%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 79.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Largo, Maryland?

Largo, Maryland has about 11,605 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Largo, Maryland?

The typical household in Largo, Maryland earns about $90,236 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 $276,900, and the typical rent is about $1,714 a month.

How educated are people in Largo, Maryland?

About 44.1% 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 2,130 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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