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Ward County

Population in July 2009: 399. Population change since 2000: -1.7%
 

Males: 213  (53.4%)
Females: 186  (46.6%)

Median resident age:  40.3 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 79719.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $30,395 (it was $15,000 in 2000)
Barstow:

$30,395
Texas:

$48,259
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,161

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $24,123 (it was $12,300 in 2000)
Barstow:

$24,123
Texas:

$125,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $30,160; Detached houses: $32,551; Townhouses or other attached units: $8,945; Mobile homes: $14,313

Median gross rent in 2009: $294.

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  • Hispanic - 308 (82.8%)
  • White alone - 64 (17.2%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Barstow: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (4.4%), German (2.7%), Irish (2.2%), English (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2566 feet

Land area: 0.67 square miles.

Population density: 597 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Barstow:

  • High school or higher: 38.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 14.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Barstow city:

  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 55.5%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 4.3%

38 residents are foreign born (9.4% Latin America).

This city:  9.4%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Barstow, Texas in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Barstow to the number of sex offenders is 399 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $-1
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $130 (0.6%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Odessa, TX (66.7 miles , pop. 90,943).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: El Paso, TX (179.8 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (322.6 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities: Pecos, TX (2.6 miles ), Lindsay, TX (3.3 miles ), Pyote, TX (4.1 miles) , Wickett, TX (4.9 miles ), Wink, TX (5.0 miles ), Coyanosa, TX (5.0 miles) , Toyah, TX (5.1 miles) , Mentone, TX (5.2 miles) .

Latitude: 31.46 N, Longitude: 103.40 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 432

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

7.0%
Texas:

8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -124 (-23.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Public administration (17%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (16%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (13%)
  • Utilities (13%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Wholesale trade (9%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Educational services (32%)
  • Manufacturing (16%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (16%)
  • Health care and social assistance (13%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Information (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (25%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (18%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (12%)
  • Cashiers (10%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Food processing workers (8%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Barstow-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 42% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/1987, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.0 miles away from the Barstow city center killed 30 people and injured 121 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/19/1977, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the city center injured 18 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Barstow-area historical earthquake activity is above Texas state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 81.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.8 miles away from Barstow center
On 4/15/1995 at 14:33:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 82.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/1995 at 17:45:59, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 80.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/15/1998 at 10:33:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 88.3 miles away from Barstow center
On 6/1/1995 at 01:06:15, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 80.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ward County (5) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Fires: 2 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Barstow:

  • REEVES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; PECOS, TX)
  • WARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 31 miles away; MONAHANS, TX)
  • PECOS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 52 miles away; FORT STOCKTON, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Barstow, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Barstow:

  • The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (about 70 miles; Odessa, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,108)
  • South Plains College (about 159 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 4,679)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 172 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 2,626)
  • Texas Tech University (about 172 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 25,860)
  • Angelo State University (about 173 miles; San Angelo, TX; FT enrollment: 5,118)
  • El Paso Community College (about 177 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 10,943)
  • The University of Texas at El Paso (about 185 miles; El Paso, TX; FT enrollment: 12,687)

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Ward County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2009 was 30.0. This is about average.
City:

30.0
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2009 was 0.149. This is significantly better than average. There were 22 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.149
U.S.:

0.334
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 16.2. This is significantly worse than average. There were 22 monitors within city limits.
City:

16.2
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2009 was 31.1. This is about average. There were 22 monitors within city limits.
City:

31.1
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 26.5. This is about average. There were 20 monitors within city limits.
City:

26.5
U.S.:

22.1


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 19.6%
(12.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 57.1% for American Indian residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.8 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  74.0%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.7%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Barstow, TX


Barstow compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above 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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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Barstow travel time to work - commute
Barstow mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (89%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Ward County Texas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Ward County Texas:
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Religion statistics for Barstow:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 78.24%
Here78.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of Christ Non-Charismatic Churches Independent
Adherents38.3%35.2%8.4%5.4%3.5%
Congregations25.0%6.3%9.4%21.9%3.1%
NameAssemblies of GodLDS (Mormon) ChurchInternational Church of the Foursquare GospelPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents2.4%1.6%1.4%1.3%2.5%
Congregations6.3%3.1%3.1%6.3%15.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Ward County:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Ward County:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Ward County:

10.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

6.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.8%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Ward County:

27.8%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.0%
State:

15.7%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$294
Water Supply 1$1,000$12,0001$350
Totals for Government 1$1,000$12,0002$644

Barstow government finances in 2002:

  • Construction - Fire Protection: $3,000 ($7.52)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $178,000 ($446.12)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($12.53)
    Fire Protection: $4,000 ($10.03)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $6,000 ($15.04)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($10.03)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $120,000 ($300.75)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $104,000 ($260.65)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $38,000 ($95.24)

8.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,637 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.20%
Texas average:

8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Ector County, TX  1.17% ($27,225 average AGI)
from Midland County, TX  0.53% ($38,111)
from Reeves County, TX  0.41% ($23,357)


8.39% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,747 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.39%
Texas average:

7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Ector County, TX  2.19% ($31,827 average AGI)
to Midland County, TX  0.96% ($31,515)
to Winkler County, TX  0.55% ($24,000)

Strongest AM radio stations in Barstow:

  • KIUN (1400 AM; 1 kW; PECOS, TX; Owner: PECOS RADIO CO,INC)
  • KLBO (1330 AM; 5 kW; MONAHANS, TX; Owner: SANDSHILLS COMMUNICATION, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KERB (600 AM; 1 kW; KERMIT, TX; Owner: LA RADIO CRISTIANA NETWORK, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KCRS (550 AM; 5 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KYKK (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HUMBLE CITY, NM; Owner: NOALMARK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KHOB (1390 AM; 5 kW; HOBBS, NM; Owner: AMERICAN ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Barstow:

  • KPTX (98.3 FM; PECOS, TX; Owner: PARADAY, INC.)
  • KKLY (97.3 FM; PECOS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K217CC (91.3 FM; PECOS, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Barstow:

  • K64EC (Channel 64; PECOS, TX; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN B/CASTING, INC.)

Barstow fatal accident list:

Jul 10, 2001 07:25 AM, Brantst, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 15, 1984 01:35 AM, Fm516, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 9, 1983 12:00 AM, Brant, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 3


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Barstow)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 3 Mi Ne (Lat: 31.499306 Lon: -103.331000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 98 m, Call Sign: WPEG779
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.480 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/18/2000, Expiration Date: 10/05/2010, Certifier: Carl T Speight
    Registrant: Attorney At Law, 1015 - 18th St, Nw, Ste 800, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 223-3772, Fax: (202) 833-2416, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 7 Mi Ne (Lat: 31.569306 Lon: -103.281000), Call Sign: WNKN253, Licensee ID: L00008706
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.900 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/09/2003, Expiration Date: 09/16/2013
    Registrant: Chevron Usa Inc, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • Mivida Plant 7 Mi Nne Of Pecos (Lat: 31.525694 Lon: -103.467667), Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPAU327
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.287 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/05/1997, Expiration Date: 10/05/2002, Cancellation Date: 01/29/2002
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4130, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • 3 Mi Ne Twr 3 (Lat: 31.499167 Lon: -103.331111), Type: Other, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WPTP805
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/19/2001, Expiration Date: 11/19/2011, Certifier: Bruce M Williams
    Registrant: Dee Polley, 216 Middle Fork Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622, Phone: (208) 462-5200, Fax: (208) 247-2277, Email:
  • Lat: 31.424694 Lon: -103.231111, Call Sign: WQIV952
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.112 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/30/2008, Expiration Date: 05/30/2018, Certifier: Barbara Rhodes
    Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WB5AKC
    Grant Date: 05/14/1991, Expiration Date: 05/14/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/15/2003
    Registrant: Ernest T Travland, Box 71, Barstow, TX 79719



FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PA-24-250 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5526P , Serial Number: 24-589, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 12/10/1958
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 2, Barstow, TX 79719
  • Aircraft: 340 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 88 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5790M , Serial Number: 340-0044, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 05/01/2001
    Registrant (Government): Ward County Irrigation District No 1, Po Box 325, Barstow, TX 79719



Most common first names in Barstow, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John580.8 years
James467.0 years
George483.2 years
Manuel378.7 years
Pedro388.0 years
David265.0 years
Domingo269.0 years
Juan273.4 years
Alice283.5 years
Josephine269.0 years
Most common last names in Barstow, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Garcia869.8 years
Abila771.6 years
Hignojos581.6 years
Contreras570.8 years
Gonzales473.3 years
Crawford376.4 years
Avila386.7 years
Davis380.3 years
Bustillos388.3 years
Olivas382.3 years

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