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Largo, FL
Largo is a centrally located city on Florida’s Pinellas Peninsula, between Clearwater and Pinellas Park, with access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Tampa Bay. Once known as “Citrus City” for its packing and shipping industry, it has evolved into Pinellas County’s third-largest city and a primarily residential, service-oriented community. Its convenient location, warm humid-subtropical climate, extensive municipal services, and proximity to Gulf beaches and the Tampa Bay region make it a popular base for residents and visitors.
Recreational Delights
Largo offers varied outdoor recreation shaped by its peninsula setting. Largo Central Park provides open green space, walking areas, community events, and performances near the Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center. The Largo Central Park Nature Preserve protects a natural setting associated with the historic Lake Largo area and offers opportunities for peaceful walks and wildlife observation. Taylor Lake and local waterways add opportunities for viewing Florida scenery, while McKay Creek and Allen’s Creek connect the city to the Intracoastal Waterway and Tampa Bay. Residents can also reach nearby Gulf beaches and coastal communities for swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, and sunset activities. City parks, neighborhood recreation facilities, and countywide transit make it practical to combine outdoor activities with visits to Clearwater and other Pinellas Peninsula destinations.
Culinary Scene
Largo’s food scene reflects its position in the Tampa Bay region, with everyday dining concentrated around commercial corridors and neighborhood shopping areas rather than a single nationally recognized restaurant district. Visitors can expect Florida and Gulf Coast staples, seafood, casual American restaurants, international options, cafés, and takeout establishments serving a diverse suburban population. The city’s agricultural history remains part of its identity: citrus growing, packing, and shipping once defined the local economy, and the influence of that era survives in Largo’s “Citrus City” heritage. Nearby Clearwater, Gulf beach communities, and the broader Tampa Bay area expand the choices considerably, including waterfront seafood, Latin-influenced fare, and contemporary regional cooking. Largo’s culinary character is therefore convenient, informal, and closely connected to the larger Pinellas County dining network.
Demographics
- Largo has approximately 82,617 residents, up from 77,648 in 2010. The city is entirely urban and is the third-largest municipality in Pinellas County.
- The median age is 49.3, considerably above the U.S. median of 38.9. About 28.3% of residents were 65 or older in the 2020 census.
- Median household income is $62,096, below the U.S. median of $80,734. Nearly 40% of households consist of individuals, reflecting Largo’s substantial older-adult population.
Population
82,617
Growth 0.13%
Households
37,548
Growth 0.75%
Median Age
49.3
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$62,096
US Median Household Income $80,734
Education
Pinellas County Schools
Largo High School
Schiller International University
St. Patrick Catholic School
Entertainment
Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center
Largo Central Park
Largo Public Library
Largo Central Park Nature Preserve
Quality of Life
Largo combines a warm coastal climate, accessible parks, nearby beaches, healthcare services, and convenient connections across Pinellas County. Its older population benefits from established medical facilities and municipal amenities, while Tampa and St. Petersburg are reachable through regional highways, transit, and nearby airports. Housing and income indicators are more moderate than national medians, and the city’s largely residential character supports a relaxed suburban lifestyle.
2022 Population by age
3%
0-4 Years
13%
5-19 Years
5%
20-24 Years
24%
25-44 Years
27%
45-64 Years
28%
65+ Years
Employers
4.8%
Unemployment rate (city/place, ACS 2020–2024)
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
15.78%
Retail Trade
14.58%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
8.82%
Construction
7.67%
Accommodation and Food Services
7.58%
Manufacturing
7.12%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
5.77%
Educational Services
5.65%
Public Administration
5.24%
Finance and Insurance
5.06%
Transportation and Warehousing
3.83%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
3.46%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
3.35%
Wholesale Trade
2.5%
Other
3.58%