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Crime in Barstow summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Barstow. Key points include:
There were 930 total crimes in Barstow in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Barstow is 3,747.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Barstow is 1,108.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Barstow is 2,639.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Barstow is 76.83% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Barstow Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Barstow / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 930 | 3,747.4 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 275 | 1,108.1 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 66 | 265.9 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 186 | 749.5 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 655 | 2,639.3 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 163 | 656.8 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 344 | 1,386.1 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 148 | 596.4 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Barstow summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Barstow. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Barstow is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Barstow is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Barstow is $263,254.
The median income in Barstow is $53,380.
Barstow's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Barstow Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Barstow | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 114 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 77 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 120 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 121 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 122 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Barstow, CA Weather
The average high in Barstow is 76.0° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 22.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.2 inches of precipitation each year with 9.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Barstow |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Barstow, CA Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Barstow
This place is absolutely the worst place to stay or drive through.
Everything felt super dirty and everything is super depressing and gloomy.
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Barstow Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Barstow
The current population in Barstow is 25,100. The population has increased 9.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,100 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 25,198 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 25,235 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 25,123 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | 23,547 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 23,899 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 23,812 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 23,609 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 23,438 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 23,281 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 23,110 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 22,909 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 22,836 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 22,913 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 22,983 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Barstow
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Barstow is:
22.2% White with 5,560 White residents.
16.4% African American with 4,111 African American residents.
1.1% American Indian with 275 American Indian residents.
2.9% Asian with 725 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 47 Other residents.
8.0% Two Or More with 2,017 Two Or More residents.
49.1% Hispanic with 12,333 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Barstow | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 49.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Barstow
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Barstow is 51.0% female with 12,793 female residents.
Barstow is 49.0% male with 12,307 male residents.
| Gender | Barstow | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Barstow for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Barstow completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Barstow completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Barstow completed high school / ged.
32.0% of adults in Barstow completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Barstow completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Barstow completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Barstow completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Barstow completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Barstow completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Barstow | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 32.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Barstow, California
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9.1% of households in Barstow earn Less than $10,000.
6.2% of households in Barstow earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Barstow earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.9% of households in Barstow earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.9% of households in Barstow earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.6% of households in Barstow earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Barstow earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.1% of households in Barstow earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Barstow earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.5% of households in Barstow earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Barstow | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
