Landover, Maryland Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Landover, MD Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Landover | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,282 | 6,204,886 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5564.3 | 500.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.44% | 0.51% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,395 | 2,362,551 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Landover grew by 4.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,282 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Landover is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.0% of residents. That is 2.7 points above Maryland as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,735 21.2% +1.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,575 25.0% +2.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,424 19.9% -1.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,660 11.9% -4.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Maryland, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.0% of the people living in Landover and men 47.0%.
- Women 53.0% Maryland 51.5%
- Men 47.0% Maryland 48.5%
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Economy
Landover has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Landover | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,133 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.70% | 3.98% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Landover is about 31% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Landover | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $379,998 | $267,101 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,732 | $1,704 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 49.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Landover is about 18.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,732 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Landover spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 266 hours, about 11.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Landover | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.9 | 28.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 63.9 | 56.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 266 | 236 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,253 | $7,301 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 37,726 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,035 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Landover is 32 minutes, longer than the 28 minutes in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Landover has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Landover | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | 2.57 | 2.53 |
Health
Landover has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Landover | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.9% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Landover, MD Compared With Nearby Cities
How Landover, MD compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landover, MD | 22,282 | $72,133 #2/2 | $379,998 #1/2 | 31.9 min #2/2 |
| Woodlawn, MD | 7,523 | $92,525 | $178,298 | 31.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Landover, Maryland.
How many people live in Landover, Maryland?
About 22,282 people live in Landover, Maryland, in 8,395 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 36.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Landover, Maryland mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Landover, Maryland has 5,564 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 64 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Landover, Maryland?
The median home costs 5.3 times the median household income ($379,998 against $72,133), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,732 a month takes about 29% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Landover, Maryland?
Unemployment in Landover, Maryland is 6.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Landover, Maryland?
21.6% of adults in Landover, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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