Barstow, Washington

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Population in 2010: 59.
Males: 32  (55.6%)
Females: 27  (44.4%)
Median resident age:

75.5 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,972
Barstow:

$50,972
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,694

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $303,998
Barstow:

$303,998
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $572,398; detached houses: $565,524
March 2022 cost of living index in Barstow: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.7%

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  • Races in Barstow, WA (2022)
    • 3870.4%White alone
    • 1425.9%Two or more races
    • 23.7%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (34.4%), Swedish (28.1%), Irish (18.7%), Norwegian (9.4%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Spokane, WA (83.5 miles , pop. 195,629).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (202.1 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (1016.2 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Boyds, WA (2.1 miles),
Orient, WA (2.6 miles),
Marcus, WA (2.9 miles),
Orient-Sherman, WA (3.0 miles ),
Barney's Junction, WA (3.3 miles),
Kettle Falls, WA (3.5 miles ),
Laurier, WA (4.0 miles),
Northport, WA (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 48.78 N, Longitude: 118.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 509

Distribution of median household income in Barstow, WA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Barstow, WA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

9.4%
Washington:

4.6%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 79.2. This is about average.

City:

79.2
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 24.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.19. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.19
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Barstow-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 827% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 227.6 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 236.4 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 MD, Depth: 32.2 mi) earthquake occurred 240.3 miles away from Barstow center
On 4/29/1965 at 15:28:43, a magnitude 6.6 (6.6 UK) earthquake occurred 218.5 miles away from the city center, causing $28,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 459.1 miles away from Barstow center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 385.2 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ferry County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Fires: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Mudslides: 2, Snows: 2, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Barstow:

  • Whitworth University (about 79 miles; Spokane, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,689)
  • Spokane Falls Community College (about 83 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,052)
  • Gonzaga University (about 84 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,780)
  • Spokane Community College (about 85 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,482)
  • Eastern Washington University (about 93 miles; Cheney, WA; FT enrollment: 11,643)
  • North Idaho College (about 99 miles; Coeur d'Alene, ID; FT enrollment: 4,684)
  • Wenatchee Valley College (about 138 miles; Wenatchee, WA; FT enrollment: 2,951)

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Notable location: Joint Protection Ferry County Fire District 3 - Stevens County Fire District 8 Barstow (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Ferry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.6%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.6%
Whole state:

7.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Barstow:

Marital status in Barstow, WA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 81.4%
  • Separated: 8.5%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

For population 25 years and over in Barstow:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.6
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Barstow, WA (based on Ferry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,1734
Evangelical Protestant47410
Other3022
Mainline Protestant563
None5,546-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Ferry County:

2.72 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Ferry County:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Ferry County:

9.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Ferry County:

5.45 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Ferry County:

8.7%
Washington:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

23.4%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.7%
Washington:

13.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Barstow:

  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXLY (920 AM; 20 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KCVL (1240 AM; 1 kW; COLVILLE, WA; Owner: NORTH COUNTRY BROADCASTING)
  • KMJY (700 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, WA; Owner: JAMES E. AND HELEN G. STARGEL)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOMW (680 AM; daytime; 5 kW; OMAK, WA; Owner: NORTH CASCADES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIRO (710 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KIXI (880 AM; 50 kW; MERCER ISLAND/SEATTL, WA; Owner: BELLEVUE RADIO, INC.)
  • KTTH (770 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: ENTERCOM SEATTLE LICENSE, LLC)
  • KOFI (1180 AM; 50 kW; KALISPELL, MT; Owner: KOFI, INC.)
  • KGNW (820 AM; 50 kW; BURIEN-SEATTLE, WA; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA, INC.)
  • KOMO (1000 AM; 50 kW; SEATTLE, WA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - SEATTLE RADIO, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Barstow:

  • KMJY-FM (104.5 FM; NEWPORT, WA; Owner: ALC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • K219DQ (90.5 FM; OMAK, WA; Owner: WALLA WALLA COLLEGE)
  • KXLY-FM (99.9 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KQWS (90.1 FM; OMAK, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KCRK-FM (92.1 FM; COLVILLE, WA; Owner: NORTH COUNTRY BROADCASTING)
  • K270AE (101.9 FM; REPUBLIC, WA; Owner: FERRY COUNTY ACTION LEAGUE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Barstow:

  • K59BW (Channel 59; BONNERS FERRY, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IEPBS))
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 12.4mTotal length
  • $2,304,000Total costs
  • 1,912Total average daily traffic
  • 274Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,713Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Barstow, WA
  • 75.0%Wood
  • 15.6%Electricity
  • 9.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Barstow, WA
  • 100.0%No fuel used


Barstow compared to Washington state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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