Barstow is a city located in San Bernardino County California. Barstow has a 2024 population of 24,815. Barstow is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,411 in 2020.
The average household income in Barstow is $67,393 with a poverty rate of 23.23%. The median age in Barstow is 32.9 years: 30.7 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barstow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,206 | 36.53% |
| Two or more races | 6,076 | 24.11% |
| Black or African American | 4,753 | 18.86% |
| Other race | 3,706 | 14.71% |
| Native American | 805 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 572 | 2.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.32% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,170 | 2.71 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Non Family | 3,353 | 1.17 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Married | 2,899 | 3.58 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Female | 2,141 | 3.37 | 28.3 | 71.7 |
| Male | 777 | 4.28 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
3.47
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
45.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,848 | 11.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,485 | 9.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,137 | 7.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 593 | 3.8% |
| High School Graduate | 4,931 | 31.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 678 | 4.35% |
| Some College | 4,914 | 31.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,087 | 5,628 | 464 |
| White | 4,580 | 3,964 | 399 |
| 2+ Races | 3,151 | 2,806 | 327 |
| Black | 2,659 | 2,260 | 447 |
| Other Race | 2,327 | 1,803 | 116 |
| Native American | 450 | 341 | 139 |
| Asian | 442 | 433 | 226 |
| Islander | 69 | 69 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,250 | $81,250 | $81,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,536 | $107,800 | $84,583 |
| High School Graduate | $45,634 | $53,560 | $32,841 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,285 | $23,068 | $21,008 |
| Overall | $43,982 | $49,266 | $36,086 |
| Some College | $41,161 | $47,824 | $34,800 |
$43,982
Average Earnings
$49,266
Average Male
$36,086
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.43% of Barstow residents speak only English, while 24.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11,878 | 2,522 | 21.23% |
| Black | 4,715 | 1,847 | 39.17% |
| Other | 3,690 | 1,177 | 31.9% |
| White | 5,949 | 1,060 | 17.82% |
| Multiple | 5,990 | 1,029 | 17.18% |
| Native | 805 | 238 | 29.57% |
| Asian | 545 | 36 | 6.61% |
23.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.53%
Male Poverty Rate
23.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barstow is Black, with 39.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barstow is Asian, with 6.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.01% |
| High School | 21.26% |
| Some College | 17.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 40.83% |
| Female Employed | 14.3% |
| Male Employed | 11.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,978 | $78,442 |
| Households | $51,811 | $67,393 |
| Married Families | $91,913 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,807 | $42,949 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,748
Number of Veterans
1,615
Male Veterans
133
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 560 |
| First Gulf War | 456 |
| Second Gulf War | 418 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 569 |
| 35 to 54 | 413 |
| 55 to 64 | 403 |
| 75+ | 236 |
| 18 to 34 | 127 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 964 | 13.22% |
| Hispanic | 589 | 7.19% |
| Black | 303 | 9.4% |
| Other Race | 222 | 8.49% |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 4.71% |
| Asian | 61 | 13.5% |
| Islander | 20 | 28.99% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.99%
Born in Barstow
90.14%
Native Born
9.86%
Foreign Born
3.58%
Non Citizen
6.28%
Naturalized
90.14% of Barstow residents were born in the United States, with 69.99% having been born in California. 3.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,070 | -149 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 24,219 | -149 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 24,368 | -149 | -0.61% |
| 2026 | 24,517 | -149 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 24,666 | -149 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 24,815 | -149 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 24,964 | -191 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 25,155 | -207 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 25,362 | -49 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 25,411 | 1,831 | 7.77% |
| 2019 | 23,580 | 16 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 23,564 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 23,555 | 64 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 23,491 | 76 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 23,415 | 102 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 23,313 | 113 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 23,200 | 124 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 23,076 | 99 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 22,977 | 171 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 22,806 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,119 | -353 | -1.64% |
| 1990 | 21,472 | 3,782 | 21.38% |
| 1980 | 17,690 | 248 | 1.42% |
| 1970 | 17,442 | 5,798 | 49.79% |
| 1960 | 11,644 | 5,509 | 89.8% |
| 1950 | 6,135 | -17,935 | -74.51% |