Largo is a larger medium-sized coastal city (ie. on the ocean or tidally-influenced rivers) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 69,470 people and 24 constituent neighborhoods, Largo is the 31st largest community in Florida.

Unlike some cities, Largo isn't mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Largo are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Largo is a city of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Largo who work in office and administrative support jobs (19.69%), sales jobs (13.02%), and management occupations (6.79%).

Also of interest is that Largo has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Seniors make up 30.23% of Largo's population, making it a popular place to retire. Because of the prominence of the retirement community, Largo is good place for those over 65 to settle, as they will find many opportunities for socializing, as well as having access to many services oriented toward seniors.

The city is also nautical, which means that parts of Largo are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and tidal rivers. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

Largo Information and Demographics

The citizens of Largo are slightly better educated than the national average of 14.96% for all cities and towns, with 16.44% of adults in Largo having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Largo in 2000 was $20,848, which is upper middle income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $83,392 for a family of four.

The people who call Largo home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Largo is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Largo include German, Irish, English, Italian, Polish, French, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Largo is English. Some people also speak Spanish.