Barstow

Barstow

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Barstow is 257. The population is expected to shrink to 253 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.31%.

The median age of Barstow residents is 44.

The diversity index of Barstow is 79.2, 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.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Barstow is $86,114 and projected to be $101,694 in 2029. Per capita income is $32,167, projected to be $37,784 in 2029. 1.95% of households – 5 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $914,795 and the average disposable income is $69,999.

There are 123 housing units in Barstow; 89 are owner-occupied, 7 are rented, and 27 are vacant. The average home value is $262,360, with 12 homes built in 2010 or later, and 16 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 9 businesses in Barstow, employing 51 workers and pulling from a labor force of 112 age 16 and above. 101 workers commute into Barstow from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

11 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, 98 drive alone, 11 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 3 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.

87 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3 have associates degrees, 18 have bachelor’s degrees, and 11 hold a graduate or professional degree.