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Larkspur

California · 13,064 residents · 2.999 sq mi
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Larkspur is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,543. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,311,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,064
+9%since 2000
from 12,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,356 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4,006 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+7%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K13K13K1990201020202024Larkspur
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,543
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,710 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,404
+45%since 2000
from $56,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,311,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,257
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
51.4% rent
Afford Score
11.3
+29%since 2000
from 8.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score21.4%(2,573)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(9,599)
Black1.4%(183)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,450)
Asian6.2%(813)
Other6%(785)
Diversity Score52.4%(6,851)
Diversity Score
52
+145%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larkspur, California?

Larkspur, California has about 13,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Larkspur, California?

The typical household in Larkspur, California earns about $115,543 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 $1,311,000, and the typical rent is about $2,257 a month.

How educated are people in Larkspur, California?

About 72.4% 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 7.5% 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 1,994 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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