Largo, FL

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2023 Population

82,506

0.0424% 1-year decline

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

48.4

1.02% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12%

3.96% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$60,465

7.46% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$208,500

13% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

40,498

1.98% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Largo, FL had a population of 82.5k people with a median age of 48.4 and a median household income of $60,465. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Largo, FL declined from 82,541 to 82,506, a −0.0424% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,266 to $60,465, a 7.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Largo, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (69%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.51%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.08%), White (Hispanic) (5.06%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.69%).

None of the households in Largo, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.8% of the residents in Largo, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Largo, FL are Center for Neurosomatic Studies (4 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Largo, FL was $208,500, and the homeownership rate was 61.1%.

Most people in Largo, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Largo, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Largo, FL is home to a population of 82.5k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.8% of Largo, FL residents were born outside of the country (10.6k people).

In 2023, there were 8.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57k people) in Largo, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.03k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.02k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

94.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.8% of Largo, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Largo, FL was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Largo, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Largo, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
57k ± 1.96k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.03k ± 1.46k
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.02k ± 1.35k

14.4%

Hispanic Population

11.9k people

14.4% of the people in Largo, FL are hispanic (11.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Largo, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

12.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

As of 2023, 12.8% of Largo, FL residents (10.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Largo, FL was 12.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Largo, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,538 ± 507
Gulf War (2001-)
1,121 ± 280
Gulf War (1990s)
747 ± 249

Largo, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Largo, FL employs 40.5k people. The largest industries in Largo, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,012 people), Retail Trade (5,524 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,235 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,842), Finance & Insurance ($65,138), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,707).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

40.5k

2023 Value

± 1,937

1.98%

1 Year growth

± 6.64%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Largo, FL grew at a rate of 1.98%, from 39.7k employees to 40.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Largo, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,206 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,676 people), and Management Occupations (3,841 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Largo, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.5k

2023 Value

± 1,937

1.98%

1 Year growth

± 6.64%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Largo, FL grew at a rate of 1.98%, from 39.7k employees to 40.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Largo, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,012 people), Retail Trade (5,524 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,235 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Largo, FL, though some of these residents may live in Largo, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,691

Median earning men ± $2,505

$38,242

Median earning women ± $2,146

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($66,887), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,152), and Public Administration ($55,444).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,235), Construction ($54,444), and Public Administration ($49,052).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Largo, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Largo, FL awarded 4 degrees. The student population of Largo, FL in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 8 male students and 8 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Largo, FL are White (4 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Largo, FL by number of degrees awarded are Center for Neurosomatic Studies (4 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Largo, FL are Massage Therapy (4 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 16 students enrolled in Largo, FL, 50% men and 50% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9 records, of which 55.6% were women and 44.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Massage Therapy

Most Common

4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Largo, FL was Massage Therapy with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Largo, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Center for Neurosomatic Studies

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Center for Neurosomatic Studies with 4 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Largo, FL, which is 0.333 times less than the 3 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4 degrees mean that there were InfinityM times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Largo, FL was $208,500 in 2023, which is 0.687 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $184,500 to $208,500, a 13% increase. The homeownership rate in Largo, FL is 61.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Largo, FL have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Largo, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Largo, FL is $60,465. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Largo, FL was Census Tract 251.19 with a value of $117,273, followed by Census Tract 250.11 and Census Tract 245.09, with respective values of $114,656 and $100,070.

Housing

Property

$208,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,029

$22,769

Median Property Taxes

±$1,234

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Largo, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Largo, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.1%

Homeownership

2023

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.1% of the housing units in Largo, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Largo, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 251.19
Census Tract 250.11
Census Tract 245.09

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Largo, FL was Census Tract 251.19 with a value of $117,273, followed by Census Tract 250.11 and Census Tract 245.09, with respective values of $114,656 and $100,070.

The following map shows all of the places in Largo, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,465

Median Household Income

± $1,926

37.3k

Number of Households

± 1,717

In 2023, the median household income of the 37.3k households in Largo, FL grew to $60,465 from the previous year's value of $56,266.

The following chart displays the households in Largo, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Largo, FL is from Florida.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Worked At Home (11.3%)
Carpooled (7.07%)

In 2023, 77.5% of workers in Largo, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Largo, FL have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.51% of the workforce in Largo, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Largo, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Largo, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Largo, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Largo, FL (9.72k out of 80.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Largo, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87% of the population of Largo, FL has health coverage, with 37.3% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pinellas County, FL see 1138 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.524% decrease from the previous year (1144 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1277 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 400 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Pinellas County, FL.

1,138 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pinellas County, FL

Primary care physicians in Pinellas County, FL see an average of 1,138 patients per year. This represents a 0.524% decrease from the previous year (1,144 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pinellas County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.1% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13%

Uninsured

37.3%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

18.3%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

2.07%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Largo, FL grew by 1.34% from 12.9% to 13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Largo, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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