Larkspur, California
Larkspur, California | ||
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City of Larkspur | ||
FIPS code 06-40438 | | |
GNIS feature IDs | 1658942, 2411627 | |
Website | www |
Larkspur is a city in Marin County, California, United States. Larkspur is located 3 miles (4.8 km) south of San Rafael,[7] at an elevation of 43 feet (13 m).[1] As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 13,064. Larkspur's Police Department is shared with that of the neighboring Corte Madera and town of San Anselmo as the Central Marin Police Authority. Intersecting Larkspur's downtown is Madrone Canyon, a residential area amidst a redwood grove.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.24 sq mi (8.4 km2), of which 3.03 sq mi (7.8 km2) is land and 0.22 sq mi (0.6 km2) (6.66%) is water.
History
Charles W. Wright laid out the town in 1887.[7] The first post office opened in 1891.[7] Larkspur incorporated in 1908.[7] Larkspur's Downtown Historic District, known also as Old Downtown Larkspur, is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The restored Art Deco Lark Theater is part of this downtown district.
Communities
Murray Park is an unincorporated community in Larkspur. Escalle is named after a 19th century French immigrant.
Government
Federal and state
In the United States House of Representatives, Larkspur is in California's 2nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Jared Huffman.[8] From 2008 to 2012, Huffman represented Marin County in the California State Assembly.
In the California State Legislature, Larkspur is in:
- the 12th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Damon Connolly[9]
- the 2nd Senate District, represented by Democrat Mike McGuire.
According to the California Secretary of State, as of February 10, 2019, Larkspur has 8,871 registered voters. Of those, 4,944 (55.7%) are registered Democrats, 1,250 (14.1%) are registered Republicans, and 2,324 (26.2%) have declined to state a political party.[10]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 594 | — | |
1920 | 612 | 3.0% | |
1930 | 1,241 | 102.8% | |
1940 | 1,558 | 25.5% | |
1950 | 2,905 | 86.5% | |
1960 | 5,710 | 96.6% | |
1970 | 10,487 | 83.7% | |
1980 | 11,064 | 5.5% | |
1990 | 11,070 | 0.1% | |
2000 | 12,014 | 8.5% | |
2010 | 11,926 | −0.7% | |
2020 | 13,064 | 9.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[11] |
2010
At the
The census reported that 11,803 people (99.0% of the population) lived in households, 42 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 81 (0.7%) were institutionalized.
There were 5,908 households, 1,314 (22.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,266 (38.4%) were
The age distribution was 2,176 people (18.2%) under the age of 18, 466 people (3.9%) aged 18 to 24, 2,620 people (22.0%) aged 25 to 44, 4,103 people (34.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,561 people (21.5%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 48.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.0 males.
There were 6,376 housing units at an average density of 1,966.1 per square mile, of the occupied units 2,898 (49.1%) were owner-occupied and 3,010 (50.9%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.1%. 6,494 people (54.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 5,309 people (44.5%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
At the
Of the 6,142 households 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.8% were non-families. 43.1% of households were one person and 14.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.69.
The age distribution was 16.4% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.
The median household income was $66,710 and the median family income was $104,028. Males had a median income of $83,252 versus $49,421 for females. The per capita income for the city was $56,983. About 1.8% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the
Transportation
Ferry service
Larkspur is the location for one of
Rail service
The Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit commuter rail service was extended to Larkspur station in 2019. The line provides daily trips as far north as Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport and is eventually planned to extend to Cloverdale station.
The North Pacific Coast Railroad (later absorbed by the Northwestern Pacific Railroad) provided interurban services to Larkspur until 1941.
Education
A portion of Larkspur is in the Kentfield Elementary School District.[14]
The Tamalpais Union High School District, which serves most of Larkspur (the Larkspur-Corte Madera and Kentfield district portions),[14] comprises five high schools that serve the region.
A portion of Larkspur is in the San Rafael Elementary School District and the San Rafael High School District, jointly operated as San Rafael City Schools.[14] Residents of the San Rafael high school district may choose either San Rafael High School or Terra Linda High School.[15]
Marin Primary and Middle School is a local private school.
In popular culture
Scenes in the 1949 film noir Impact featured several areas around Larkspur, including the home and gas station of the Probert family, in the location now occupied by Perry's Larkspur restaurant.[16] In the film, the town is frequently mentioned as being in Idaho.
The final scenes of Clint Eastwood's 1971 movie Dirty Harry were filmed in Larkspur at the old Hutchison Gravel Quarry (now Larkspur Landing).[17][18][19]
Town twinning
- Corte Madera, California ("twin city")
- sister city)[20]
Notable people
- offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League(NFL)
- Matt Doyle, Broadway actor.
- Leonard Gardner, author of the novel Fat City, lives in Larkspur.
- Erin Gray, television actress.
- Janis Joplin's last known residence was located in Larkspur at 380 West Baltimore Avenue.[21]
- Charles S. Kilburn, U.S. Army brigadier general[22]
- Ki Longfellow grew up in Larkspur's Madrone Canyon: 201 Madrone Avenue, (The Illustrated Vivian Stanshall, a Fairytale of Grimm Art, Eio Books, 2018)
- Gavin Newsom, California Governor, lived in Larkspur in his youth.[23]
- Steve Perry, former lead singer of rock band Journey.
- Michael Savage, conservative broadcaster.
- Battle Cry (1953), in Larkspur.[24]
- Corinne West, singer/songwriter.
Gallery
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Alexander-Acacia Bridge, Larkspur
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Fire Department, Larkspur
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Downtown Larkspur
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entrance to Larkspur Library in city hall, Larkspur
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St. Patrick's Church, across from Larkspur City Hall
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Dolliver House in Madrone Canyon, Larkspur
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Lark Theater on Magnolia St., Larkspur
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street banner celebrating the 100th anniversary of Larkspur
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U.S. post office in Larkspur
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the Blue Rock Inn (formerly the Blue Rock Hotel) on Magnolia St., Larkspur
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Greenbrae Brick Yard, Larkspur
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Larkspur Landing
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Larkspur". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ "Gabe Paulson, Mayor". www.ci.larkspur.ca.us. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "California's 2nd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Larkspur (city) QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ "California's 2nd Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ^ "Members Assembly".
- ^ "CA Secretary of State – Report of Registration – February 10, 2019" (PDF). ca.gov. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Larkspur city". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 28, 2023. - Text list
- ^ "School Attendance Boundary Information". San Rafael City Schools. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
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- ISBN 978-0-615-39511-1.
- ^ "Ferry History". Golden Gate Ferry. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
- ^ "FINALE – Hutchinson Co. Quarry, Larkspur Landing, CA « Dirty Harry Filming Locations". May 2009. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- ^ Poskanzer, Jef. "20sep2002 Dirty Harry / mvc-3540". Retrieved November 15, 2012.
- ^ Jason, Will (November 15, 2012). "China delegation visits Marin schools, health care institutions". Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
- ^ Brad Breithaupt (January 31, 2008). "County to buy slice of Janis Joplin's former Larkspur estate". Marin Independent Journal.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ Julian Guthrie (December 7, 2003). "Gonzalez, Newsom: What makes them run / From modest beginnings, Newsom finds connections for business, political success". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ Stone, Judy (April 25, 1953). "Rave Reviews For War Novel By Ex-Marine PFC Of Larkspur". Daily Independent Journal – via Newspapers.com.