Largo, MD

Census Place

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2022 Population
11,757
2.05% 1-year decline
US Senator
Ben Cardin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
39.6
0.503% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
5.62%
42.7% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$99,121
11.6% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$339,900
15.5% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
6,818
2.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Largo, MD had a population of 11.8k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $99,121. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Largo, MD declined from 12,003 to 11,757, a −2.05% decrease and its median household income grew from $88,799 to $99,121, a 11.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Largo, MD are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.17%), White (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%), and White (Hispanic) (1.07%).

None of the households in Largo, MD 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.

91.7% of the residents in Largo, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Largo, MD are Prince George's Community College (1,600 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Largo, MD was $339,900, and the homeownership rate was 61.4%.

Most people in Largo, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Largo, MD was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Largo, MD is home to a population of 11.8k people, from which 91.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 19% of Largo, MD residents were born outside of the country (2.24k people).

In 2022, there were 16.7 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.2k people) in Largo, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 608 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 426 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.7%
2022 Citizenship
91.3%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 91.7% of Largo, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Largo, MD was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Largo, MD
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    10.2k ± 1.6k
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    608 ± 525
  3. White (Non-Hispanic)
    426 ± 217
2.34%
Hispanic Population
275 people

In 2022, there were 16.7 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.2k people) in Largo, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 608 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 426 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.34% of the people in Largo, MD are hispanic (275 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    115,960 ± 8,281 people
  2. India
    61,668 ± 6,066 people
  3. Nigeria
    45,887 ± 5,240 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 115,960 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,668 and Nigeria with 45,887.

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Foreign-Born Population

19%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.24k people
18.1%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.17k people

As of 2022, 19% of Largo, MD residents (2.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Largo, MD was 18.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    190 ± 99
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    70 ± 49
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    50 ± 47

Largo, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.71 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Largo, MD employs 6.82k people. The largest industries in Largo, MD are Public Administration (1,302 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,251 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (636 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($127,772), Construction ($114,375), and Public Administration ($96,719).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,266. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

6.82k
2022 Value
± 937
2.08%
1 Year growth
± 18.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Largo, MD grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 6.68k employees to 6.82k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Largo, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (850 people), Management Occupations (761 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (709 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Largo, MD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

6.82k
2022 Value
± 937
2.08%
1 Year growth
± 18.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Largo, MD grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 6.68k employees to 6.82k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Largo, MD, are Public Administration (1,302 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,251 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (636 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Largo, MD, though some of these residents may live in Largo, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$52,449
Median earning men ± $19,260
$67,589
Median earning women ± $10,073

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($105,972), Construction ($91,058), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,727).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($95,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,621), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($67,448).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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0.617%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% 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 13.9%.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Maryland

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Ben Cardin
Senator from Maryland1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Chris Van Hollen
Senator from Maryland3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

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 Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 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 Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Largo, MD awarded 1,600 degrees. The student population of Largo, MD in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,768 male students and 6,476 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Largo, MD are Black or African American (1,052 and 68.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (231 and 15%), Asian (116 and 7.52%), and White (98 and 6.36%).

The largest universities in Largo, MD by number of degrees awarded are Prince George's Community College (1,600 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Largo, MD are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (771 and 48.2%), Computer & Information Systems Security (87 and 5.44%), and Registered Nursing (80 and 5%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 10,244 students enrolled in Largo, MD, 36.8% men and 63.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 6,266 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 696 degrees awarded
  2. 80 degrees awarded
  3. 77 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Largo, MD was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 696 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,600 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Prince George's Community College with 1,600 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 550 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Largo, MD, which is 0.524 times less than the 1,050 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,052 degrees mean that there were 4.55 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 231 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,016) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,178) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (961k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Largo, MD was $339,900 in 2022, which is 1.21 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $294,200 to $339,900, a 15.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Largo, MD is 61.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Largo, MD have an average commute time of 35.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Largo, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$339,900
Median Property Value 2022
±$28,128
$2,963
Median Property Taxes
±$559

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, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

61.4%
Homeownership
2022
66.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 61.4% of the housing units in Largo, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.4%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 8035.12
  2. Census Tract 8035.13

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

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Household Income

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$99,121
Median Household Income
± $5,600
4.82k
Number of Households
± 749

In 2022, the median household income of the 4.82k households in Largo, MD grew to $99,121 from the previous year's value of $88,799.

The following chart displays the households in Largo, MD 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Largo, MD is from Maryland.
0.454
2022 Wage GINI in Maryland
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2022, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (53.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (21.3%)
  3. Carpooled (13.5%)

In 2022, 53.6% of workers in Largo, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.3%) and those who carpooled to work (13.5%).

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.

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Commute Time

35.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Largo, MD have a longer commute time (35.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Largo, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

5.62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Largo, MD (658 out of 11.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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Health

95.5% of the population of Largo, MD has health coverage, with 56.9% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 8.95% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Prince George's County, MD see 1923 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.91% increase from the previous year (1887 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1616 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 520 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,923 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Prince George's County, MD

Primary care physicians in Prince George's County, MD see an average of 1,923 patients per year. This represents a 1.91% increase from the previous year (1,887 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 44.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.52%
Uninsured
56.9%
Employer Coverage
15.3%
Medicaid
8.95%
Medicare
12.7%
Non-Group
1.68%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Largo, MD declined by 21.2% from 5.74% to 4.52%.

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

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