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Barstow

Illinois · 34 residents · 0.106 sq mi
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Barstow has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,813. Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 9 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $159,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

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

Total population
34
−21%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
321 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 406 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−1%since 2023
from 36.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
294562789520202024Barstow
202434
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,813
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$159,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
38.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
66.7%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+31%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.7%(11)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26%(9)
Diversity Score
26
+1%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Female
52.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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