As of 2026 the population of Barstow is 257. The population is expected to grow to 257 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.00%.
The median age of Barstow residents is 50.
The diversity index of Barstow is 79.4, meaning that there is a 79% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Barstow is $78,117 and projected to be $86,249 in 2031. Per capita income is $29,788, projected to be $32,553 in 2031. 3.5% of households – 9 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $652,571 and the average disposable income is $60,078.
There are 123 housing units in Barstow; 91 are owner-occupied, 7 are rented, and 25 are vacant. The average home value is $444,368, with 23 homes built in 2010 or later, and 38 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 10 businesses in Barstow, employing 54 workers and pulling from a labor force of 95 age 16 and above. 83 workers commute into Barstow from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
12 residents both live and work in/around Barstow. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 0% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 55 drive alone, 36 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 4 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.
109 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3 have associates degrees, 14 have bachelor’s degrees, and 11 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
