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Larkspur

California · 12,620 residents (2025 est.) · 2.999 sq mi
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#41Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,996,600#183Highest median rentof 6,764$3,001#227Most work-from-homeof 6,82632.9%#294Oldest by median ageof 6,82651.2
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Larkspur is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,996,600. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,854
+7%since 2000
from 12,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,286 / sq mi
+10%since 2009
from 3,884 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+12%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,620 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K13K13K1990201020202024Larkspur
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(563)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.9%(507)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(688)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(760)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(639)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.1%(908)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(1,371)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(1,770)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.5%(2,380)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(1,522)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.7%(1,118)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.9%(628)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,417
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,710 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,185
+88%since 2000
from $56,983 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+6%since 2010
from 0.492 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,996,600
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,001
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,321 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.2
+27%since 2009
from 11.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(10,623)
Black0.8%(91)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(515)
Asian3.9%(466)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(9,415)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,137)
Asian6.7%(859)
Other11.1%(1,430)
Diversity Score
55
+77%since 2009
from 31 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(419)
Guatemalan2.3%(292)
Nicaraguan1.1%(135)
Puerto Rican0.8%(99)
Peruvian0.6%(73)
Ecuadorian0.2%(26)
Colombian0.1%(19)
Salvadoran0.1%(14)
Cuban0.1%(9)
Venezuelan0.1%(9)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Spaniard0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Chinese1.8%(234)
Filipino1.5%(198)
Asian Indian1.5%(190)
Japanese1.3%(161)
Korean0.3%(35)
Pakistani0.1%(16)
Thai0.1%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish15.6%(2,007)
English15.4%(1,975)
German12.5%(1,612)
Italian7.3%(934)
American3.9%(495)
French3.7%(476)
Scottish2.8%(359)
Russian2.5%(324)
Polish2.2%(286)
Danish2%(255)
Norwegian1.8%(231)
Czech1.6%(200)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.5%(198)
Dutch1.4%(184)
Brazilian1.3%(173)
Iranian1.1%(135)
Portuguese1%(129)
British1%(128)
Greek0.7%(94)
Turkish0.6%(83)
Hungarian0.6%(82)
Ukrainian0.6%(80)
Welsh0.6%(75)
Austrian0.6%(73)
Lithuanian0.5%(68)
Finnish0.5%(61)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(57)
Swiss0.4%(55)
Arab0.3%(35)
Canadian0.3%(34)
Croatian0.2%(27)
Romanian0.2%(23)
Lebanese0.1%(19)
Slovene0.1%(19)
Macedonian0.1%(18)
Australian0.1%(11)
Iraqi0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.1%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 90.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 82.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 7.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.7%(1,622)
Married49.9%(2,553)
Widowed3%(156)
Divorced15.4%(790)
Women 15+
Never married30.2%(1,807)
Married40.1%(2,398)
Widowed9.1%(544)
Divorced20.5%(1,226)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larkspur, California?

Larkspur, California has about 12,854 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Larkspur, California?

The typical household in Larkspur, California earns about $140,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Larkspur, California expensive?

In Larkspur, California, the median home is worth about $1,996,600, and the typical rent is about $3,001 a month.

How educated are people in Larkspur, California?

About 67.9% of adults age 25 and over in Larkspur, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Larkspur, California?

About 7.0% of people in Larkspur, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Larkspur, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Larkspur, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,784 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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