Landover, MD Demographics

A map of Landover's Population by Race

Landover, Maryland has an estimated population of 24,514, a decrease from the 25,998 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.4% Black, 29.0% Hispanic, 3.1% Asian, 3.0% White, 2.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Landover, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Landover has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Landover, that probability was 51.3% in 2020 and 52.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Landover is ranked the 59th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Landover was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Landover's White Population

726 residents of Landover, or 3.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Landover is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Landover ranks 519th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landover's White population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. White residents' share of Landover's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.0%.

Landover is more White than neighboring Cedar Heights (0.7% White), and Summerfield (1.8% White). Landover is less White than neighboring Landover Hills (8.6% White), Cheverly (24% White), and Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) (4.3% White).

Landover's Black Population

15,286 residents of Landover, or 62.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Landover is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Landover ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landover's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Black residents' share of Landover's population has decreased from 64.0% to 62.4%.

Landover is more Black than neighboring Landover Hills (31.7% Black), Cheverly (44.7% Black), and Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) (32.7% Black). Landover is less Black than neighboring Cedar Heights (93.7% Black), and Summerfield (82.1% Black).

Landover's Asian Population

749 residents of Landover, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Landover is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Landover ranks 196th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landover's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. Asian residents' share of Landover's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.1%.

Landover is more Asian than neighboring Landover Hills (0.5% Asian), Cedar Heights (0% Asian), Summerfield (1.2% Asian), and Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) (2.2% Asian). Landover is less Asian than neighboring Cheverly (4.1% Asian).

Landover's Hispanic Population

7,107 residents of Landover, or 29.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Landover is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Landover ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landover's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Landover's population has increased from 27.4% to 29.0%.

Landover is more Hispanic than neighboring Cheverly (16.9% Hispanic), Cedar Heights (5.3% Hispanic), and Summerfield (11.3% Hispanic). Landover is less Hispanic than neighboring Landover Hills (57.3% Hispanic), and Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) (58.1% Hispanic).

Landover's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Landover, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Landover is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Landover ranks 186th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landover's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Landover's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Landover is less Native American/Other than neighboring Landover Hills (0.2% Native American/Other), and Cheverly (0.8% Native American/Other).

Landover's Multiracial Population

646 residents of Landover, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Landover is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Landover ranks 438th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landover's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Landover's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Landover is more Multiracial than neighboring Landover Hills (1.7% Multiracial), and Cedar Heights (0.3% Multiracial). Landover is less Multiracial than neighboring Cheverly (9.4% Multiracial), Summerfield (3.5% Multiracial), and Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.