The city of Barstow, California is located in San Bernardino County at the historic crossroads of pioneer trails in the Mojave Desert.
Barstow is best known for being a major transportation center hub for the Inland Empire, as Interstate 15, Interstate 40, and California State Route 58 all meet in the city. Plus, agriculture and mining contribute largely to the local economy.
The Union Pacific Railroad also runs through Barstow, where it winds its way to Salt Lake City and the BNSF Railway travels north to Chicago. Unsurprisingly perhaps, given the city’s central location and historical significance, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow also calls Barstow home.
Sprinkled along Main Street, you’ll enjoy a series of murals representing scenes from the city’s history. The Skyline Drive-In is one of the last operating drive-in movie theaters in San Bernardino County.
Living in Barstow, you’ll discover plenty of rich history at several of Barstow’s attractions like the Mojave River Valley Museum, Route 66 Mother Road Museum, and the Rainbow Basin National Natural Landmark.
Nearby in Yermo, California, you can tour Calico Ghost Town and Calico Early Man Site, an archeological excavation site that features thousands of prehistoric tools, some dating back 200,000 years.
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34,204 people live in Barstow, where the median age is 31.9 and the average individual income is $23,139. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Barstow, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rainbow Basin Natural Area.
Barstow has 11,526 households, with an average household size of 2.94. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Barstow do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 34,204 people call Barstow home. The population density is 80.59 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Households with Children
With Children: 4,462 (39%)
Without Children: 7,064 (61%)
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Blue Collar: 10%
White Collar: 90%
