Key Largo is a CDP located in Monroe County Florida. Key Largo has a 2024 population of 12,286. Key Largo is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 27.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,670 in 2020.
The average household income in Key Largo is $115,361 with a poverty rate of 9.8%. The median age in Key Largo is 49.8 years: 47 years for males, and 53.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Key Largo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,684 | 80.56% |
| Two or more races | 1,729 | 14.38% |
| Other race | 368 | 3.06% |
| Black or African American | 156 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,992 | 2.4 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 2,586 | 2.8 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Non Family | 1,795 | 1.45 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Female | 402 | 3.43 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Male | 209 | 3.73 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 518 | 5.37% |
| Associates Degree | 728 | 7.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,078 | 21.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,455 | 15.08% |
| High School Graduate | 2,750 | 28.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 350 | 3.63% |
| Some College | 1,771 | 18.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,639 | 6,403 | 2,492 |
| Hispanic | 2,683 | 2,130 | 937 |
| 2+ Races | 1,448 | 1,279 | 474 |
| Other Race | 254 | 254 | 62 |
| Black | 73 | 18 | 16 |
| Asian | 61 | 43 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,176 | $69,673 | $49,848 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,181 | $41,111 | $47,222 |
| High School Graduate | $34,785 | $36,029 | $33,185 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,403 | $0 | $23,000 |
| Overall | $42,413 | $50,808 | $36,563 |
| Some College | $50,052 | $56,838 | $30,083 |
$42,413
Average Earnings
$50,808
Average Male
$36,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.77% of Key Largo residents speak only English, while 24.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,029 | 750 | 9.34% |
| Hispanic | 3,558 | 285 | 8.01% |
| Black | 150 | 134 | 89.33% |
| Other | 349 | 106 | 30.37% |
| Multiple | 1,729 | 50 | 2.89% |
9.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.52%
Male Poverty Rate
10.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Key Largo is Black, with 89.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Key Largo is Multiple, with 2.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.55% |
| High School | 8.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.42% |
| Some College | 7.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.39% |
| Female Employed | 3.71% |
| Male Employed | 3.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,904 | $130,170 |
| Households | $74,239 | $115,361 |
| Married Families | $92,326 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,746 | $82,929 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
901
Number of Veterans
813
Male Veterans
88
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 345 |
| Second Gulf War | 163 |
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 314 |
| 65 to 74 | 226 |
| 55 to 64 | 135 |
| 35 to 54 | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 112 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 682 | 8.26% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 8.34% |
| 2+ Races | 159 | 10.19% |
| Other Race | 60 | 21.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.37%
Born in Key Largo
77.25%
Native Born
22.75%
Foreign Born
3.4%
Non Citizen
19.35%
Naturalized
77.25% of Key Largo residents were born in the United States, with 33.37% having been born in Florida. 3.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,286 | 133 | 1.09% |
| 2023 | 12,153 | 132 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 12,021 | 1,167 | 10.75% |
| 2021 | 10,854 | 1,184 | 12.24% |
| 2020 | 9,670 | -282 | -2.83% |
| 2019 | 9,952 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 9,954 | -117 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 10,071 | 47 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 10,024 | -472 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 10,496 | -285 | -2.64% |
| 2014 | 10,781 | -178 | -1.62% |
| 2013 | 10,959 | -450 | -3.94% |
| 2012 | 11,409 | -507 | -4.25% |
| 2011 | 11,916 | 1,483 | 14.21% |
| 2010 | 10,433 | 0 | 0% |