Larkspur, CA Demographics

A map of Larkspur's Population by Race

Larkspur, California has an estimated population of 12,854, a slight decrease from the 13,064 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.2% White, 9.6% Multiracial, 8.8% Hispanic, 6.7% Asian, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Larkspur, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Larkspur is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Larkspur, that probability was 43.9% in 2020 and 44.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Larkspur is ranked the 434th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Larkspur was ranked the 433rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Larkspur's White Population

9,415 residents of Larkspur, or 73.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Larkspur is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Larkspur ranks 461st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larkspur's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Larkspur's population has remained roughly unchanged at 73.2%.

Larkspur is more White than neighboring Corte Madera (70.2% White). Larkspur is less White than neighboring Kentfield (79.8% White), Mill Valley (80.1% White), Alto (80.6% White), and Ross (79.9% White).

Larkspur's Black Population

13 residents of Larkspur, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Larkspur is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Larkspur ranks 580th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larkspur's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.9%. Black residents' share of Larkspur's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.1%.

Larkspur is less Black than neighboring Kentfield (0.8% Black), Corte Madera (1.5% Black), Mill Valley (0.7% Black), Alto (1.5% Black), and Ross (1.2% Black).

Larkspur's Asian Population

859 residents of Larkspur, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Larkspur is lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Larkspur ranks 410th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larkspur's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Asian residents' share of Larkspur's population has increased from 6.2% to 6.7%.

Larkspur is more Asian than neighboring Kentfield (5.2% Asian), Alto (5.7% Asian), and Ross (1.9% Asian). Larkspur is less Asian than neighboring Corte Madera (6.8% Asian), and Mill Valley (8.3% Asian).

Larkspur's Hispanic Population

1,137 residents of Larkspur, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Larkspur is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Larkspur ranks 1211th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larkspur's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Larkspur's population has decreased from 11.1% to 8.8%.

Larkspur is more Hispanic than neighboring Kentfield (8.1% Hispanic), Mill Valley (4.8% Hispanic), and Ross (5.7% Hispanic). Larkspur is less Hispanic than neighboring Corte Madera (12.1% Hispanic), and Alto (12.3% Hispanic).

Larkspur's Native American/Other Population

201 residents of Larkspur, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Larkspur is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Larkspur ranks 684th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larkspur's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Larkspur's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Larkspur is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kentfield (1.1% Native American/Other), Mill Valley (1.2% Native American/Other), Alto (0% Native American/Other), and Ross (1.2% Native American/Other). Larkspur is less Native American/Other than neighboring Corte Madera (2.3% Native American/Other).

Larkspur's Multiracial Population

1,229 residents of Larkspur, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Larkspur is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Larkspur ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larkspur's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Larkspur's population has increased from 6.4% to 9.6%.

Larkspur is more Multiracial than neighboring Kentfield (5.1% Multiracial), Corte Madera (7% Multiracial), Mill Valley (4.9% Multiracial), and Alto (0% Multiracial). Larkspur is less Multiracial than neighboring Ross (10.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.