Barstow, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Barstow, California Summary
Life in Barstow research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Barstow over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Barstow:
The population in Barstow is 25,123.
The median home value in Barstow is $147,000.
The median income in Barstow is $48,219.
The cost of living in Barstow is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Barstow is $892.
The unemployment rate in Barstow is 11.2%.
The poverty rate in Barstow is 29.8%.
Table Of Contents
Barstow SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
4
Commute
6
Barstow, CA Crime Report
866
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,400.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
46.32%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Barstow / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 866 | 3,400.7 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 277 | 1,087.8 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 6 | 23.6 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 54 | 212.1 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 207 | 812.9 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 589 | 2,313.0 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 169 | 663.7 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 238 | 934.6 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 182 | 714.7 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Barstow, CA Cost Of Living
97
Barstow's Overall Cost Of Living
Barstow's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Barstow | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 61 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 124 | 100 | |
Barstow, CA Photos
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Rankings for Barstow in California
Map Of Barstow, CA
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Population over time in Barstow
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,547 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 23,812 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 23,609 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 23,438 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 23,281 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 23,110 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 22,909 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 22,836 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 22,913 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 22,983 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Barstow
| Race | Barstow | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21.0% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 13.3% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 9.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 52.0% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Barstow
| Gender | Barstow | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Barstow for adults over 25
| Education | Barstow | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 35.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Barstow, California
| Income | Barstow | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.0% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.6% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.8% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
