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Barstow

California · 25,415 residents · 41.299 sq mi
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Barstow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,912. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,100. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,415
+20%since 2000
from 21,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
615 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.9
−4%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K23K25K26K1990201020202024Barstow
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,912
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,069 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,851
+29%since 2000
from $16,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
56.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+54%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(9,163)
Black11.1%(2,349)
Hispanic / Latino36.5%(7,708)
Asian3%(624)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.6%(16,391)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(6,646)
Black18.4%(4,684)
Hispanic / Latino44.4%(11,295)
Asian2.7%(696)
Other13.1%(3,341)
Diversity Score88.9%(22,592)
Diversity Score
89
+15%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barstow, California?

Barstow, California has about 25,415 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barstow, California?

The typical household in Barstow, California earns about $42,912 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barstow, California expensive?

In Barstow, California, the median home is worth about $130,100, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Barstow, California?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Barstow, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barstow, California?

About 30.4% of people in Barstow, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barstow, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Barstow, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,961 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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