About Barstow
Barstow is a tiny community in western Texas with an estimated population of 256.
Officially, Barstow is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.66 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 388 residents per square mile.
📰 Barstow News Today
- John Robert Collins Obituary Jul 6, 2026 Harkey Funeral Home · Jul 6
- 11 cars involved in fiery weekend crash near Barstow, 1 person killed CBS7 · Jul 20
- Florencio R. Garcia Obituary May 21, 2026 Pecos Funeral Home · May 21
- $7M toxic well blowout sparks 'unprecedented' fight with Houston company Houston Chronicle · Mar 24
- Lightning Strike Map in Barstow, TX - Tracker & Radar | Spark WeatherBug · Oct 6
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What Makes Barstow Unique
- Positioned in western Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)256
Rank in state#1119 of 1,224
Land area0.66 sq mi
Density388/sq mi
Coordinates31.4615, -103.3955