Barstow, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Barstow | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,398 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 590.2 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.75% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.2 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,263 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Barstow grew by 4.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,659 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Barstow has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Barstow | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,123 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.07% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Barstow is about 42% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Barstow | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $196,612 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,088 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Barstow is about 15.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,088 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Barstow spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Barstow | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,648 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,105 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,872 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Barstow is 18 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Barstow has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Barstow | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Barstow has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Barstow | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Barstow, California.
What is the population of Barstow, California?
The population of Barstow, California is 24,398, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Barstow, California?
The population density of Barstow, California is 590.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Barstow, California?
The median household income in Barstow, California is $56,123, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Barstow, California?
The median home price in Barstow, California is $196,612, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Barstow, California?
The unemployment rate in Barstow, California is 9.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.