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Larkspur

Colorado · 206 residents · 1.59 sq mi
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Larkspur has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,844. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,300. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−12%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+22%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1161602052492931990201020202024Larkspur
2024131
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,844
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,811
+37%since 2000
from $18,150 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+110%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(170)
Black1.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.8%(64)
Diversity Score
31
+625%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.8%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−59.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Larkspur, Colorado?

Larkspur, Colorado has about 206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Larkspur, Colorado?

The typical household in Larkspur, Colorado earns about $54,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Larkspur, Colorado expensive?

In Larkspur, Colorado, the median home is worth about $146,300.

How educated are people in Larkspur, Colorado?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Larkspur, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Larkspur, Colorado?

About 16.5% of people in Larkspur, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Larkspur, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Larkspur, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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