Largo, FL

Census Place

2024 Population

82,617

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

49.3

1.86% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.1%

8.38% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$62,096

2.7% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$229,100

Population & Diversity

Largo, FL is home to a population of 82.6k people, from which 94.8% are citizens.

As of 2024, 12.7% of Largo, FL residents were born outside of the country (10.5k people).

In 2024, there were 6.95 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.2k people) in Largo, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.95k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.8%

2024 Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.8% of Largo, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Largo, FL was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
56.2k ± 2k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.09k ± 1.64k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
5.95k ± 1.31k

14.1%

Hispanic Population

11.7k people

14.1% of the people in Largo, FL are hispanic (11.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

12.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

10.5k people

12.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.6k people

As of 2024, 12.7% of Largo, FL residents (10.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Largo, FL was 12.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
2,438 ± 455
Gulf War (2001-)
953 ± 213
Gulf War (1990s)
696 ± 236

Largo, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.56 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Largo, FL.

Economy

The economy of Largo, FL employs 40k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Largo, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,020 people), Retail Trade (5,561 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,364 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($66,929), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,972), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,416).

Employment

Occupations

40k

2024 Value

± 1,911

−1.34%

1 Year decline

± 6.86%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Largo, FL declined at a rate of −1.34%, from 40.5k employees to 40k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Largo, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,685 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,240 people), and Management Occupations (3,777 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Largo, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

40k

2024 Value

± 1,911

−1.34%

1 Year decline

± 6.86%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Largo, FL declined at a rate of −1.34%, from 40.5k employees to 40k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Largo, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,020 people), Retail Trade (5,561 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,364 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

$46,505

Median earning men ± $2,071

$39,656

Median earning women ± $2,542

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,968), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,231), and Information ($58,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($60,582), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,599), and Wholesale Trade ($52,759).

Education

The student population of Largo, FL in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 679 male students and 463 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Largo, FL are White (292 and 52.2%), Hispanic or Latino (143 and 25.6%), Black or African American (77 and 13.8%), and Asian (29 and 5.19%).

The largest universities in Largo, FL by number of degrees awarded are Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater (556 and 98.1%) and Center for Neurosomatic Studies (11 and 1.94%).

The most popular majors in Largo, FL are Child Care & Support Services Management (109 and 19.2%), Culinary Arts & Chef Training (48 and 8.47%), and Welding Technology (43 and 7.58%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 1,142 students enrolled in Largo, FL, 59.5% men and 40.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 618 records, of which 34% were women and 66% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
43 degrees awarded
Electrician
35 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
31 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Largo, FL was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 43 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater
556 degrees awarded
Center for Neurosomatic Studies
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater with 556 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 313 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Largo, FL, which is 1.23 times more than the 254 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 292 degrees mean that there were 2.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 143 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Largo, FL was $229,100 in 2024, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $208,500 to $229,100, a 9.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Largo, FL is 61.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Largo, FL have an average commute time of 24.9 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.

Housing

Property

$229,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,348

$23,182

Median Property Taxes

±$1,207

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

61.7%

Homeownership

2024

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.7% of the housing units in Largo, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.1%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$62,096

Median Household Income

± $1,982

37.5k

Number of Households

± 1,705

In 2024, the median household income of the 37.5k households in Largo, FL grew to $62,096 from the previous year's value of $60,465.

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.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (74.8%)
Worked At Home (13.2%)
Carpooled (7.54%)

In 2024, 74.8% of workers in Largo, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.54%).

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

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Largo, FL have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.94% 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

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Largo, FL (10.6k out of 80.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

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

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

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