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Barstow

Illinois · 34 residents · 0.11 sq mi
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Barstow is a city of 34 people in Illinois. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 0%. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of residents. Median home value sits at $159,400. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

34
−21%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2020 – 2024
321 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 406 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
36.3
−1%since 2023
from 36.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.11 sq mi
Population, 20202024
294562789520202024Barstow
202434
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.8%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1414.7%(5)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.7%(5)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.6%(6)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6435.3%(12)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$77,813
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$28,400
−9%since 2023
from $31,102 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.167
−14%since 2023
from 0.195 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$159,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
69.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
30.8% rent
38.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.62 people
+4%since 2023
from 2.53 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
66.7%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.0
+31%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
26
+1%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian11.8%(4)
Ancestry
English20.6%(7)
Scottish20.6%(7)
Polish11.8%(4)
Swedish11.8%(4)
American5.9%(2)
Irish5.9%(2)
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
57.1%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
15.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
52.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
20.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
86.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
13.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.2%(2)
Married81.8%(9)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(3)
Married64.3%(9)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced14.3%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

20.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
32.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
20.6%
US average: 13.8%
2.9%
US average: 18.4%
41.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
52.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barstow, Illinois?

Barstow, Illinois has about 34 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barstow, Illinois?

The typical household in Barstow, Illinois earns about $77,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barstow, Illinois expensive?

In Barstow, Illinois, the median home is worth about $159,400.

How educated are people in Barstow, Illinois?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Barstow, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barstow, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Barstow, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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