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Barstow, Illinois

Census designated place in Rock Island County, Illinois · ZIP 61236, 61244

  • Rock Island County
  • Within Hampton Township
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 43 (2019-2023 estimate)Population
  • 17Households
  • $76,250Median household income
  • $118,800Median home value
  • 2ZIP codes

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Household income in Barstow
Under $50k29.4%
$50k to $100k29.4%
$100k to $150k41.2%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $76,250 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Barstow
Owner occupied
15 units
Renter occupied
2 units
Vacancy rate
34.6%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Barstow compared with its county and state
Barstow compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureBarstowRock Island CountyIllinois
Population43142,99512,692,653
Median household income$76,250$66,768$81,702
Median age36.640.338.9
Median home value$118,800$144,700$250,500
Bachelor’s degree or higher5.7%24.1%37.2%
Foreign-born residents0.0%8.2%14.4%
Owner-occupied homes88.2%68.6%66.8%
Mean commute to workNot available20.2 minutes28.1 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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