Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Larkspur, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,854

Median Agei

51.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.2%9,415

Two or More

9.6%1,229

Hispanic/Latino

8.8%1,137

Asian

6.7%859

Other

1.6%201

Black

0.1%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%99

High School Diploma

6.7%651

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%400

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%1,141

Associate's Degree

5.7%552

Bachelor's Degree

34%3,294

Master's Degree

19.7%1,914

Professional Degree

9.1%879

Doctorate

5.1%496

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

67.9%

Graduate+

33.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,996,600

Median Renti

$3,001

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.5%2,799

Renter-Occupied

53.5%3,219

Total Units

6,431

Homeownership

46.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%66

$100K–$150K

0.5%15

$150K–$200K

2%55

$300K–$500K

1%28

$500K–$1M

11.8%329

$1M+

82.4%2,306

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

252

$2,000+

2,742

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%14

2010–2019

3.5%223

2000–2009

2.7%175

1990–1999

9.4%606

1980–1989

11%710

1970–1979

23.2%1,490

1960–1969

23.1%1,488

1950–1959

13.1%843

1940–1949

4.1%265

1939 or earlier

9.6%617

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.3%3,749

Electricity

32.3%1,944

Bottled/LP Gas

4.2%250

Solar

0.7%40

Other

0.4%25

Wood

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$140,417

Mean Household Incomei

$227,218

Per Capita Incomei

$107,185

Poverty Ratei

6.9%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

6,965

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%189

$10K–$15K

0.9%53

$15K–$20K

2.4%146

$20K–$25K

1.3%78

$25K–$30K

2.5%148

$30K–$35K

2.8%167

$35K–$40K

1.9%113

$40K–$45K

2.4%142

$45K–$50K

0.4%27

$50K–$60K

4.7%282

$60K–$75K

8.2%494

$75K–$100K

9.4%568

$100K–$125K

7.2%434

$125K–$150K

3.7%224

$150K–$200K

7.2%432

$200K+

41.9%2,521

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

181

Residentsi

272

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers60 homes91% occupied$400/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $140,417/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $42K/yr

92%

Very low income$42K–$70K/yr

Low income$70K–$112K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

34% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38% of subsidized households are minority

68% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,03115.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

207

United Kingdom

185

India

159

Philippines

Canada

Mexico

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,571

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,656

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

438(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured