As of 2025 the population of Barstow is 252. The population is expected to shrink to 250 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.16%.
The median age of Barstow residents is 45.
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 $79,099 and projected to be $84,531 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,133, projected to be $32,122 in 2030. 1.59% of households – 4 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $622,962 and the average disposable income is $65,103.
There are 121 housing units in Barstow; 86 are owner-occupied, 10 are rented, and 25 are vacant. The average home value is $390,494, with 16 homes built in 2010 or later, and 27 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 10 businesses in Barstow, employing 54 workers and pulling from a labor force of 94 age 16 and above. 78 workers commute into Barstow from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
16 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, 60 drive alone, 30 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 4 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.
96 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2 have associates degrees, 16 have bachelor’s degrees, and 9 hold a graduate or professional degree.
