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Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley

California · 2,383 residents · 9.26 sq mi
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Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $713,500. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,383
+1%since 2000
from 2,361 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
257 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+23%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,393
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,868
+70%since 2000
from $32,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$713,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
6.3
−13%since 2000
from 7.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,856)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(359)
Asian1.9%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.6%(910)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(1,654)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(546)
Asian1.7%(40)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.5%(1,204)
Diversity Score
51
+31%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California?

Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California has about 2,383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California?

The typical household in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California earns about $113,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California expensive?

In Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California, the median home is worth about $713,500.

How educated are people in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California?

About 43.2% of adults age 25 and over in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California?

About 7.1% of people in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 294 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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