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Barstow

Washington · 66 residents · 0.56 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2019, a loss of 39 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $225,000. With a median age of 67.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 67.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
66
−37%since 2019
from 105 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
118 / sq mi
−37%since 2019
from 187 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
67.1
+171%since 2019
from 24.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
067135202269201020202024Barstow
2024246
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,914
+21%since 2019
from $18,162 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $223,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2012 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 72.9% in 2019
31.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(5)
Diversity Score20%(21)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(3)
Diversity Score13.8%(9)
Diversity Score
14
−31%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2019
from 77.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
40.7%
+32.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
64.3%
+32.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
+71.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Female
63.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barstow, Washington?

Barstow, Washington has about 66 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Barstow, Washington expensive?

In Barstow, Washington, the median home is worth about $225,000.

How educated are people in Barstow, Washington?

About 13.2% 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 22.4% of people in Barstow, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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