Economy & Jobs — Barstow, California
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,380 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,531 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,025 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.1% |
| Arts Food | 12.3% |
| Retail | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 1,863 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 1,244 |
| Physician Offices | 1,149 |
| Dental Offices | 956 |
| Real Estate Offices | 796 |
| Auto Repair | 586 |
| Insurance Agencies | 572 |
| Coffee Shops | 532 |
| Law Offices | 439 |
| Gas Stations | 414 |
| Home Health | 338 |
| Grocery Stores | 330 |
| Beauty Salons | 260 |
| Liquor Stores | 256 |
| Hotels Motels | 256 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
