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Barstow, CA
City in San Bernardino County, California.
Population
25,100
Land area
41.3sq mi
People per sq mi
608
ZIP codes
0
Barstow and its ZIP codes
Barstow at a glance
- Barstow is about 2.4 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 306th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $53,380 a year, 46% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,000 (67% below California) and median rent is $1,091 a month.
Local data for Barstow, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools13
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks4
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants122
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Barstow, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,380
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$245,000
Median rent
$1,091/mo
Homeownership
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10,525), Irish Americans (1,425), German Americans (866).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Bernardino County. PPP loans are for Barstow.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,749
848,961 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.56B
FY 2026, $5,298 per person
How people get to work
Barstow, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barstow, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
3,317
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
1,919
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
102° / 35°F
5.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barstow, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Barstow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LenwoodCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Silver LakesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| YermoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Apple ValleyTown | 23 mi | 77 |
| VictorvilleCity | 26 mi | 73.7 |
| Spring Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3 |
| AdelantoCity | 27 mi | 52.9 |
| Mountain View AcresCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barstow, CA in?
- Barstow is in San Bernardino County, California.
- What is the population of Barstow, CA?
- About 25,100 people live in Barstow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barstow?
- Nearby places include Lenwood (1.9 mi), Silver Lakes (16 mi), Yermo (16 mi), Apple Valley (23 mi), Victorville (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023