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Barstow

Illinois · 89 residents · 0.106 sq mi
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Barstow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,900. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

89
+9%vs 2021
vs 82 in 2021
2020 – 2024
840 / sq mi
+9%vs 2021
vs 774 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
50.1
+34%vs 2021
vs 37.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
294562789520202024Barstow
202434
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,667
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $40,417 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$21,960
+23%vs 2021
vs $17,865 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+13.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
9.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$88,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $94,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
83.9%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 83.9% in 2021
16.1% rent
1.7
−26%vs 2021
vs 2.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(2)
Diversity Score5.9%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(1)
Diversity Score14.1%(13)
14
+137%vs 2021
vs 6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
6.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+14%vs 2021
vs 16.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
87.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
86.9%
+26.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
21.7%
+13.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.2% in 2021
56.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.8% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
19.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Barstow, Illinois?

Barstow, Illinois has about 89 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barstow, Illinois?

The typical household in Barstow, Illinois earns about $51,667 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 $88,900.

How educated are people in Barstow, Illinois?

About 10.6% 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 9.7% of people in Barstow, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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