Larkspur, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 131, Larkspur's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Larkspur is a small community located in Colorado, within Douglas County. The total population is 131. It ranks as the 394th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Larkspur is 59.5 years. This is 58% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 9.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Larkspur is $70,417. This is 26% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Larkspur, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $163,600. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Larkspur is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Larkspur is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.7%.

Education

48.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.5%. Notably, 15.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Larkspur, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.