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Barstow

Washington · 246 residents · 0.56 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 170 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $276,800. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
+224%since 2023
from 76 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
439 / sq mi
+224%since 2023
from 136 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
−47%since 2023
from 63.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
067135202269201020202024Barstow
2024246
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,798
−40%since 2023
from $37,862 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+48.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.184
+86%since 2023
from 0.099 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade55.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade24.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $248,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2012 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.6% in 2023
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.4%(14)
Diversity Score37.6%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(18)
Diversity Score17%(42)
Diversity Score
17
−55%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.6%
+55.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
37.8%
−16.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% 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
30.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
55.6%
+55.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−55.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
Female
47.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barstow, Washington?

Barstow, Washington has about 246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Barstow, Washington expensive?

In Barstow, Washington, the median home is worth about $276,800.

How educated are people in Barstow, Washington?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Barstow, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barstow, Washington?

About 0.0% of people in Barstow, Washington 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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