Barstow is a city located in Ward County Texas. Barstow has a 2024 population of 247. Barstow is currently declining at a rate of -1.98% annually and its population has decreased by -6.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 265 in 2020.
The average household income in Barstow is $57,527 with a poverty rate of 31.95%. The median age in Barstow is 29.9 years: 38.4 years for males, and 21.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barstow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 89.46% |
| Other race | 29 | 9.27% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.28% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 110 | 2.85 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Married | 49 | 3.37 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 40 | 0 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Female | 15 | 6.27 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 6 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
3.86
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
91.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 13.58% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 1.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2 | 1.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 79 | 48.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 16.05% |
| Some College | 31 | 19.14% |
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 | 155 | 107 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 14 | 0 |
| White | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,833 | $44,375 | $46,250 |
| Some College | $56,339 | $0 | $55,893 |
$45,833
Average Earnings
$44,375
Average Male
$46,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.19% of Barstow residents speak only English, while 88.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 306 | 100 | 32.68% |
31.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.74%
Male Poverty Rate
25.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barstow is Hispanic, with 32.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barstow is Hispanic, with 32.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.42% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 32.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,455 | $75,416 |
| Households | - | $57,527 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $24,673 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
66.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 5.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
87.54%
Born in Barstow
88.5%
Native Born
11.5%
Foreign Born
8.63%
Non Citizen
2.88%
Naturalized
88.5% of Barstow residents were born in the United States, with 87.54% having been born in Texas. 8.63% 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 | 225 | -5 | -2.17% |
| 2028 | 230 | -4 | -1.71% |
| 2027 | 234 | -4 | -1.68% |
| 2026 | 238 | -5 | -2.06% |
| 2025 | 243 | -4 | -1.62% |
| 2024 | 247 | -5 | -1.98% |
| 2023 | 252 | 2 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 250 | -4 | -1.57% |
| 2021 | 254 | -11 | -4.15% |
| 2020 | 265 | -129 | -32.74% |
| 2019 | 394 | 12 | 3.14% |
| 2018 | 382 | 11 | 2.96% |
| 2017 | 371 | -7 | -1.85% |
| 2016 | 378 | -3 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 381 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 379 | 12 | 3.27% |
| 2013 | 367 | 12 | 3.38% |
| 2012 | 355 | 4 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 351 | 4 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 347 | 0 | 0% |