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Barstow, California, in San Bernardino county, is 29 miles N of Apple Valley, California (center to center) and 68 miles N of Riverside, California. The city is considered part of the Riverside - San Bernardino metropolitan area. Barstow has a population of 21,119.
In Barstow, about 48% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Barstow is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Approximately 43% of Barstow is non-white. Barstow boasts a diverse population for California, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Barstow had a median family income of $40,160.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Barstow ($6,985). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 54% of housing units in Barstow are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Barstow are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in California.
In Barstow, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Barstow to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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