City safety & data profile

BarstowCA

Barstow, CA is a 24K-resident city in San Bernardino County with a median household income of $53,380.

San Bernardino County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Barstow, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Barstow has a population larger than 53% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $245,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 47%
By size
$53,380
Median income
$245,000
Median home
23.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Barstow

Barstow posts a median household income higher than 13% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Barstow area.

Top 87%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Barstow

Where Barstow income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$53,380 Bottom 13% higher than 13% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Barstow, CA beyond the headline numbers

Barstow sits inside San Bernardino County, California, at roughly 34.90°N, -117.02°W. Population 23,692, $53,380 median household income. Median home value $245,000, median rent $1,091. Poverty rate 23.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Barstow's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.2%, then obesity at 37.6%. 1 hospital in/around Barstow, 1/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Barstow from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
23,692
Barstow
Median Income
$53,380
-21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$245,000
+8% vs avg
Median Age
32.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (San Bernardino County) - Barstow's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.2M+7%
Median Income
$85,478+58%
Median Home Value
$505,000+127%
Poverty Rate
13.3%-29%
Unemployment
7%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Barstow, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
Poverty Rate
23.1% +63% vs avg
Unemployment 11.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 13.2%
Work From Home 6.1%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 29.9%
African American 17.2%
Asian 3%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.2%
Obesity
37.6%
High Blood Pressure
35.6%
Physical Inactivity
30.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
21%
Frequent Physical Distress
17%
Current Smoking
16.4%
Binge Drinking
14.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.7%
Diabetes
13.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.9%
Annual Checkup 70.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.8%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
1/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
BARSTOW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
BARSTOW · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Barstow, CA? ▼
Barstow, CA has a population of 23,692 people, located in San Bernardino County, California.
What is the median household income in Barstow? ▼
The median household income in Barstow, CA is $53,380 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 23.1%.
What is the median home value in Barstow? ▼
The median home value in Barstow, CA is $245,000. Median rent is $1,091/month.
What are the top health concerns in Barstow? ▼
The top health indicators in Barstow include Short Sleep Duration (41.2%), Obesity (37.6%), High Blood Pressure (35.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Barstow? ▼
Barstow has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Barstow? ▼
The median age in Barstow, CA is 32.7 years. 13.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Barstow, CA is located in San Bernardino County, California. With a population of 24K and a $53,380 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Barstow area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Barstow's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Barstow area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (San Bernardino County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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