Barstow, Texas
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Barstow is a city located in Ward County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 406.
Geography
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Location of Barstow, Texas
Barstow is located at 31°27'45" North, 103°23'44" West (31.462523, -103.395426)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.7 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 406 people, 146 households, and 108 families residing in the city. The population density is 234.0/km² (607.3/mi²). There are 175 housing units at an average density of 100.8/km² (261.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 77.09% White, 0.25% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 21.43% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 78.08% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 146 households out of which 28.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% are married couples living together, 12.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% are non-families. 25.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.78 and the average family size is 3.37.
In the city the population is spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 114.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $15,000, and the median income for a family is $23,333. Males have a median income of $25,833 versus $12,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $7,642. 39.2% of the population and 41.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 50.0% of those under the age of 18 and 34.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.