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CITY · 2020 ACS

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

Total population
89
+9%vs 2021
vs 82 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
50.1
+34%vs 2021
vs 37.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
294562789520202024Barstow
202434
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 511.2%(10)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(5)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.6%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(3)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.6%(5)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449%(8)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.2%(10)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6425.8%(23)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.9%(7)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.9%(7)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,667
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $40,417 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median home value
$88,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $94,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.9%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 83.9% in 2021
16.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−26%vs 2021
vs 2.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(1)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German43.8%(32)
Irish13.7%(10)
Dutch4.1%(3)
English2.7%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population · Largest English population · Largest Native Hawaiian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+14%vs 2021
vs 16.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.9%
+26.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
+13.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.2% in 2021
Female
56.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.8% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

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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