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Barstow

Texas · 252 residents (2025 est.) · 0.657 sq mi
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Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 208 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $180,800. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 707%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−51%since 2000
from 406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:252 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1532743955156361990201020202024Barstow
2024198
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,079
+359%since 2000
from $7,642 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−21%since 2010
from 0.513 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing24.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade22.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing17.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$180,800
+707%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
37.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(87)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino78.1%(317)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.1%(175)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96%(190)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(19)
Diversity Score
10
−77%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
+38.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+102%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
37.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
39.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2017
from 44.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2016
from 20.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2016
from 79.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barstow, Texas?

Barstow, Texas has about 198 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Barstow, Texas expensive?

In Barstow, Texas, the median home is worth about $180,800.

How educated are people in Barstow, Texas?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barstow, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barstow, Texas?

About 4.0% of people in Barstow, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barstow, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Barstow, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 345 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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