Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
American Federation of Human Rights Headquarters is on the National Register of Historic Places. Larkspur has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Larkspur beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 141 in 1980, 206 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1915 and 4 maps from 1954 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Larkspur, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Larkspur.
Larkspur has grown 7.9% since 2020, to 219 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Nearly half of Larkspur adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Also worth knowing: people 65 and older are 47% of residents (16% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (25% statewide).
| Larkspur | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.5 years | 38.3 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 49% | 44% | 29% |
54% women, 46% men
About 85 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2 points). Across Colorado, 49.3% of residents are women. Among residents 55 to 64, 75% are women (CO 51%).
| Larkspur | CO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.2% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.8% | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.7% | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.2% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.2% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 38.9% | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.4% | 5.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.5% | 7.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.4% | 19.7% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.9% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.5% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 33.6% | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
The share of households in Larkspur who are owner-occupiers is 89%, where Colorado’s towns sit at 71% and U.S. towns at 73%.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Only 5 of the 160 Colorado towns we compare have a higher natural-hazard score from FEMA than Larkspur. Expected losses in Larkspur break down as 74% from wildfires and 14% from inland flooding. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2003.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Larkspur, the July high is 84°F, against 89°F in Colorado’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The top destinations are Denver (22%), Centennial (12%) and Castle Rock (8%). Just 3% of Larkspur’s working residents have a job in town. The town’s mean commuting time stands at 34 minutes. It had 151 jobs in 2023, up 56 from 2013.
| Larkspur | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.8% | 7.7% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Among adults in Larkspur, 11% say their health is fair or poor. Against the Colorado average, Larkspur comes out ahead on 12 CDC measures out of 26, and behind on 2. Two figures for adults here: 13% report frequent mental distress, 7.6% smoke cigarettes. Only 5 of the 160 Colorado towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Larkspur.
| Larkspur | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 7.6% | 11% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 25% |
| What stands out | Larkspur | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 3.9% | 9.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.4% | 11.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.6% | 7.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
There are 2.2 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Larkspur Park, at 36 acres. The town’s trail density comes in at 1.4 miles per square mile.
| Larkspur | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.4 miles per square mile | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.4% | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Larkspur Park | 0.8 mi | 36 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Larkspur. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi MountainPikes Peak
Big draw37 mi LandmarkNorth American Aerospace Defense Command
Big draw35 mi TheatreRed Rocks Amphitheatre
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaEmpower Field at Mile High
36 mi Stadium & arenaBall Arena
24 mi Park & preserveGarden of the GodsPikes Peak: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · North American Aerospace Defense Command: Unknown, Public domain · Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Empower Field at Mile High: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ball Arena: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Garden of the Gods: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
None within 15 miles of Larkspur; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Larkspur residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Colorado.
Town in Colorado, United States
Larkspur is a home rule municipality in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 206 at the 2020 census. Each year, on weekends in June, July and August, the Colorado Renaissance Festival is held in the hills just west of the town. The town is served by Larkspur Elementary School, a K-6 school in the Douglas County school district.
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Larkspur has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Cale Morris and Tristan Klewsaat.
