Key Largo, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Key Largo, Florida is 12,069 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 304th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $78,906, the median home value is $626,300, and the median age is 51.2.
12,069
Population
1002
People / sq mi
$78,906
Median Income
$626,300
Median Home Value
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Key Largo covers 12.0 sq mi of land at 1002 people per square mile.
About Key Largo, FL
Key Largo skews on age — the median resident is 51.2, older than the national median. With 12,069 residents, Key Largo is a city in Florida.
Median household income is $78,906, near the US median of $78,538. About 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $626,300, with typical rent around $1,889.
Roughly 37.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Key Largo — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$78,906
Median Household Income
$50,950
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$626,300
Median Home Value
$1,889
Median Rent
76.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.0%
High School+
37.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
73.8%
Public Transit
9.0%
Work From Home
25.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
44.7%
Foreign Born
75.8%
Non-English at Home
8.8%
Veterans
14.6%
With Disability
88.7%
Health Insurance
96.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 22.5% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 8.1% |
| Construction | 7.6% |
| Retail Trade | 7.3% |
| Public Administration | 5.4% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Key Largo, Florida has a population of 12,069 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 304th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Key Largo, Florida is $78,906, with 4.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Key Largo, Florida is $626,300, with median monthly rent at $1,889 and a homeownership rate of 76.2%.
The median age in Key Largo, Florida is 51.2 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.