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Population and households in Larkspur
Household size in Larkspur
| Period | Larkspur | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Larkspur average 2.64 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Larkspur
| Period | Larkspur | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.6 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.3 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.6 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Larkspur skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.2, as it has nationally. Only one other Colorado city with 5,000+ people is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Larkspur
| Period | Larkspur | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.8% of households in Larkspur, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Larkspur has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Colorado cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Larkspur
Renters in Larkspur
| Period | Larkspur | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 5.8% of households in Larkspur rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 30.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only nine of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Larkspur
| Period | Larkspur | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Larkspur than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Denver area as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Larkspur
| Period | Larkspur | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Larkspur is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Larkspur
| Period | Larkspur | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,297 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,645 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,797 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,344 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$2,047 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in Larkspur runs $3,344 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $2,047 a month from 2006–10, a 158% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Larkspur has the highest rents of any Colorado city with 5,000+ people.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Larkspur
Bachelor's degrees in Larkspur
| Period | Larkspur | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.4% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.2% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.0% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.3 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Larkspur is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 16.3 points, in line with the national trend. Larkspur has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Colorado cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Larkspur
| Period | Larkspur | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Larkspur: 99.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 133 Colorado cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Larkspur
| Period | Larkspur | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Larkspur has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Larkspur compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur | 2.64 | 51.6 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 1998 | $3,344 | 62.0% | 99.2% | 2.5% |
| Palmer Lake | 2.86 | 46.5 | 3.6% | 11.0% | 4.3% | 1994 | $2,219 | 48.1% | 97.1% | 4.2% |
| Woodmoor | 2.64 | 47.4 | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 1996 | $2,258 | 59.6% | 98.8% | 4.2% |
| Sedalia | 2.80 | 51.6 | 4.0% | 8.2% | 9.2% | 1998 | $2,384 | 60.3% | 98.8% | 2.4% |
| Monument | 2.89 | 41.6 | 9.7% | 14.8% | 4.1% | 2002 | $2,020 | 58.8% | 97.3% | 4.8% |
| Pine Crest | 2.46 | 49.4 | 4.1% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1992 | $2,211 | 47.0% | 98.6% | 4.0% |
| Castle Rock | 2.78 | 38.4 | 7.3% | 19.1% | 4.7% | 2007 | $2,400 | 59.3% | 97.7% | 4.3% |
| Shamballah-Ashrama | 2.47 | 47.9 | 4.7% | 12.1% | 5.7% | 2002 | $2,817 | 61.8% | 98.8% | 1.5% |
| Gleneagle | 2.65 | 46.9 | 3.2% | 10.6% | 6.3% | 1996 | $2,184 | 68.4% | 97.9% | 2.1% |
| Franktown | 2.87 | 46.4 | 2.0% | 5.1% | 5.9% | 1995 | $2,221 | 59.4% | 98.4% | 2.2% |
| Deckers | 2.41 | 49.1 | 15.5% | 15.9% | 39.0% | 1967 | $1,856 | 49.1% | 100.0% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Larkspur. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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