Barstow Area Demographics
In order to capture the full demographic picture of the Barstow Area, the information provided below was taken from three different radius's surrounding the City of Barstow. 
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• The population in the immediate Barstow area is estimated to change from 35,433 to 38,730 resulting in a growth of 9% between the years 2005 and 2010.
• Over the same five year period, the population in the United States is estimated to grow by only 6%

2005 Population	10 Mile Radius	15 Mile Radius	20 Mile Radius
Total Population	35,433	37,718	39,997
Workforce (age 25-64)	48.1%	48.2%	48.4%
Civilian Employed (16+)	86.8%	86.8%	86.9%
Median Age	32.5 yrs	32.9 yrs	33.6 yrs
2010 Estimates
Total Population	38,730	41,206	43,732
Workforce (age 25-64)	49.4%	49.5%	49.6%
Civilian Employed (16+)	87.7%	87.6%	87.7%
Median Age	32.8 yrs	33.1 yrs	33.8 yrs

	Number	Percent	Number	Percent
White Alone	20,763	58.6%	21,312	55%
Black Alone	3,204	9.0%	3,410	8.8%
American Indian Alone	802	2.3%	834	2.2%
Asian Alone	949	2.7%	1,095	2.8%
Pacific Islander Alone	276	.8%	296	.8%
Some Other Race Alone	6,990	19.7%	8,723	22.5%
Two or More Races	2,449	6.9%	3,058	7.9%
Hispanic Origin (Any Race)	14,027	39.6%	17,433	45%

Diversity
The Diversity Index is a standard measure of how ethnically and racially diverse a community is by calculating the probability that two people picked at random will be of a different race and ethnicity. A Diversity Index of 100 percent indicates an area where a variety of races are evenly represented.

	10 Mile Radius	15 Mile Radius	20 Mile Radius
2005 Diversity Index	81.6%	81.0%	80.1%
2010 Diversity Estimate	84.3%	83.8%	83.0%

Households

2005 Households(HH)	10 Mile Radius	15 Mile Radius	20 Mile Radius
Number of HH	12,429	13,275	14,098
Average HH Size	2.81	2.8	2.8
Housing Units	14,759	15,889	16,960
Owner-occupied	49.9%	50.1%	50.6%
Median Value	$167,881	$165,382	$167,236
2010 Estimate
Number of HH	13,469	14,378	15,283
Average HH Size	2.84	2.83	2.83
Housing Units	15,934	17,143	18,314
Owner-occupied	51.0%	51.2%	51.7%
Median Value	$231,002	$227,723	$230,547

Income

2005 Income	10 Mile Radius	15 Mile Radius	20 Mile Radius
Median HH Income	$41,928	$41,569	$41,653
Average HH Income	$51,905	$51,216	$51,402
Per Capita Income	$18,486	$18,279	$18,407
2010 Estimates
Median HH Income	$47,828	$47,374	$47,512
Average HH Income	$59,833	$58,996	$59,244
Per Capita Income	$21,085	$20,838	$21,003

2005 Employment (age 16+)

• For this area, 39% of the population is estimated to be employed and age 16 and over for the current year.
• For the United States, 46.6% of the population is estimated to be employed and age 16 and over for the current year.

By Industry	10 Mile Radius	15 Mile Radius	20 Mile Radius
Total Employed	13,648	14,529	15,481
Agriculture/Mining	1.3%	1.5%	1.5%
Construction	5.4%	5.6%	5.9%
Manufacturing	5.2%	5.2%	5.1%
Wholesale/Retail	16.7%	16.6%	16.6%
Transportation/Utility	10.3%	10.3%	10.2%
Info/FIRE/Services	50.2%	46.7%	46.5%
Government	13.9%	14.1%	14.3%
By Occupation
Management	7.9%	7.9%	7.9%
Professional	15.1%	14.8%	15.0%
Sales	14.0%	13.9%	13.8%
Admin Support	15.1%	14.9%	14.9%
Services	18.9%	18.7%	18.5%
Ag/Construction	5.5%	6.0%	6.0%
Production/Maint.	12.4%	12.8%	12.9%
Transportation	11.1%	11.2%	11.0%

 2000 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment

Total	19,721
Less than 9th Grade	8%
9th-12th Grade, No Diploma	13.%
High School Graduate	31.9%
Some College, No Degree	27.1%
Associate Degree	10.3%
Bachelor's Degree	6.2%
Master's/Prof/Doctorate Degree	3.3%

The City of Barstow is strategically located at the crossroads of two major Interstates, the I-15 and the I-40.  To the south, the I-15 leads to the San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego markets.  To the north, the I-15 goes to Las Vegas and then north to Canada interconnecting with all transcontinental interstates.  The I-40 travels generally due east through the Sunbelt until it intersects with I-95 in North Carolina.  US Highway 58 intercepts US Highway 99 and the I-5, which are main arterials to central and northern California.  There is no logical way to get to the Los Angeles Metropolitan area from points east except through Barstow.  Barstow is also the western division point for the BNSF and the UP Railroads transcontinental mainline. The Barstow Industrial Park, which is over 1,200 acres, offers rail service.

On February 1, 2006, the State of California awarded Enterprise Zone designation to Barstow. The Barstow Enterprise Zone covers nearly 5-square miles of the city and includes our Industrial and Business Parks. Enterprise Zones exist to encourage and stimulate growth, development and investment in the area. Businesses who invest, operate, or locate within the Barstow Enterprise Zone may be eligible for special state tax incentives.

The City of Barstow is a business friendly government as can be attested to by Earl Foust, Valmont-Newmark International's President and Chief Executive Officer.  "We chose the City of Barstow because of the proximity to the freeway systems running north, south, east and west, the available labor pool and because Barstow was much more willing to act quickly."  Valmont-Newmark International, located in the Barstow Industrial Park, opened their new 84,000 square foot manufacturing facility in October 2002. 

Recently, Wal-Mart selected Barstow for its new 890,000 square foot Distribution Center, which is expected to open in 2008. Rollin Ford, Executive Vice President of Logistics, stated, “That we chose Barstow is a vote of confidence in its people and leadership. We believe they embody the kind of can-do attitude that will ensure effective and efficient service to our California customers.”

The City of Barstow will work with you as a full partner.  The City can add value to your site search process by making sure that you get the help you need when you need it.  In particular, the City can provide site information, bring in utility companies, city representatives, financial assistance, employee recruitment.  The City will also provide training assistance, permit streamlining, redevelopment incentives, state services and other resources tailored to your needs. 

Here are just a few highlights why the City of Barstow is an excellent location for establishing your business: 

• Located at the crossroads of the I-15, I-40, US Highways 58 and 247.
• A market of 17 million people and thousands of businesses, all within 100 miles.
• A large, qualified labor pool - many of who are commuters wanting to work closer to home.
• Wage rates 10-percent to 20-percent lower than the Los Angeles area.
• Designation as a California Enterprise Zone.
• Very competitive real estate prices, much lower than Los Angeles and Orange County.
• Designation as a Recycling Market Development Zone.
• Much less stringent air quality restrictions than the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAWMD).
• 2 local colleges and 7 more within 60 miles.
• Single-family home prices averaging $180,000.00.

Our City offers your business more competitive labor rates and real estate prices and less traffic.  The region also offers many diverse recreational opportunities.  Aside from golfing, boating, hiking or fishing, one can ski in any of the 7 mountain resorts in this area in the afternoon and with a drive of only 100 miles, you can enjoy the Pacific Ocean beaches and cultural centers of the Los Angeles area later that evening.  In addition, the trip by car to Mexico is only 3 hours and Las Vegas is located a short 150 miles northeast.

Please take time to tour the Economic Development and Redevelopment pages by selecting from the menu to the left of the screen.  After reviewing the information, I believe that you will find the City of Barstow a great place to locate your business.  Thank you for giving the City of Barstow an opportunity to show-off its competitive advantages.  Give me a call for more detailed information.

Ron Rector
Economic Development/Redevelopment Manager
(760) 255-5106

Barstow Enterprise Zone

What is an Enterprise Zone?
The California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency designates economically challenged areas in California as Enterprise Zones.  They establish Enterprise Zones to encourage and stimulate growth, development, and investment in the area.  Taxpayers who invest, operate, or locate a trade or business within an Enterprise Zone may be eligible for special tax incentives.

Who is in the Barstow Enterprise Zone?
All types of existing businesses:

• Railroads
• Truck Stops
• Dentists and Doctors
• Auto Mechanics
• Car Dealerships
• Beauty Salons
• Coffee Shops
• Accountants
• Printers, Hotels, and More

Any businesses that is located within the boundaries of the Enterprise Zone is eligible for the numerous benefits of the Enterprise Zone location.

How do I get into the Barstow Enterprise Zone?
By relocating  in the Enterprise Zone!  Buy, lease or build within the boundaries of the Enterprise Zone and your business will receive all the benefits of being in the zone.

What are the benefits of being in the Barstow Enterprise Zone?
For starters, how about a Hiring Tax Credit of more than $30,000 per qualified employee during a 5-year period?
Your business may be eligible for:

• Sales and Use Tax Credits
• Business Expense Deduction for Business Property
• Net Operating Loss Carryover
• Net Interest Deduction for Lenders
• Employee Wage Credit

Both existing businesses, as well as new businesses that move into the Enterprise Zone, may receive the above benefits.

Other Barstow Enterprise Zone Incentives

• Favorable loan programs
• Industrial sites as low interest or interest-free financing
• Building ready to occupy
• Pads ready for building
• Fast-track planning and building permits
• 34-acre business park with utilities already in
• Barstow is a pro-business city
• One-Stop career center for workers and employers
• State sales and use tax credits on qualified purchases

Who do I talk to about the Barstow Enterprise Zone?

Mark W. Murphy
Senior Management Analyst
Barstow Enterprise Zone Administrator
Ph: 760.255-5108
or 760.256-3531, Ext. 108
Fax: 760.256-1750
email: mmurphy@barstowca.org

Enterprise Zone Tools

How Much Will You Save if you relocate your business within Barstow's Enterprise Zone?       Click on the icon below to find out instantly!
Want to view some of the community assets the City of Barstow has to offer?  Click the link below to view Barstow's interactive Enterprise Zone Asset map: EZ Asset Map

BEZ Map

TEA Street Ranges

BEZ Street Ranges
 

Barstow Business Park

Location: West Main Street between Interstate 15 and Highway 58 

Cost:  $76,230.00 per acre/$1.75 per square foot

Description:  34 acres - approximately 2,800 feet by 550 feet

Topography:  Per grading permit, flat and ready for pad development

Current Zoning:  M-1 Light Industrial

Permitted Uses:  Distribution, warehouse, light manufacturing, research and development.

Present Use:  Vacant except for 1 acre for the CNG/LNG Fueling Facility

Highway Access:  Property is located less than 1 mile from Highway 58 and 4 miles from Highway 247

Freeway Access:  Interstate 15 is less than 1 mile from the site and Interstate 40 is less than 3 miles

Fire Class:  Class 4 - A Fire Station is directly across from the site

Owner:   The City of Barstow Redevelopment Agency

Sewer: City of  Barstow - 24-inch and 8-inch lines, north property line, rail right-of-way

Gas: Southwest Gas Company - 4-inch gas line fronts property on West Main Street

Telephone: Verizon - Phone lines border the south side of the property

Electric: Southern California Edison - Electric lines are located along the south side of the property.  Transmission lines transverse the western portion of the property.

Water: Golden State Water Company - 14-inch water line fronts property on West Main Street

The City of Barstow is the logistic hub between the west coast and the rest of the nation.

• Links the Los Angeles and San Diego Metropolitan areas to the Las Vegas and Phoenix markets
• Offers two major transcontinental railways, BNSF and  the Union Pacific Railroad
• Barstow is home to the largest BNSF classification yard west of Kansas City
• Access to the West Coast's two largest harbors, Los Angeles and Long Beach
• Two major Interstates and is within close proximity to the West Coast's two largest harbors

The City of Barstow is an easy 75 minutes from the second largest International Airport in the greater Los Angeles area. The area also includes two major transcontinental railroads, two major Interstates and is within close proximity to the West Coast's two largest harbors.

Transportation Routes

The transportation routes in the Inland Empire North includes major portions of Southern California's transit hub to major markets.

Southern California Logistics Airport  18374 Phantom Victorville, CA 92394 760-243-1900

San Bernardino International 294 South Leland Norton Way San Bernardino, CA 92408  909-382-4100 x 223

Ontario International Airport  2900 E Airport Dr Ontario, CA 91761 909-937-2700

The Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA), formerly George AFB, is located 30 miles from  Barstow and just 100 miles from Los Angeles; in the center of an established shipping and distribution hub. SCLA has an N/S instrument runway 10,500 feet in length, 150' wide, with a crosswind runway 9,126' long and 150' wide.

Ontario International Airport is currently served by 14 airlines providing 183 flights per day to destinations that include every major city in America. Airlines such as TWA, American, Delta, Southwest and United provide daily non-stop service to every airline.

Rail Transportation

BNSF Railway  Barstow, CA 92311  760-255-7608

Union Pacific Railroad Yermo, CA 92398 760-254-1200

Two major transcontinental railroads move through the City of Barstow, the BNSFand the Union Pacific. In a normal 24-hour period, they move roughly 175,890 tons of freight into and out of, or through San Bernardino County. The railroads have 1,080 route miles of track and approximately 4,000 rail employees within the County.

Both rail services have a modern classification yard located in or near the City of Barstow; the BNSF in Barstow and the Union Pacific in Yermo. Major emphasis is placed on maintenance by both rail services and all main line tracks are currently in good condition.

BNSF provides a piggyback service for both pickup and delivery.  The Union Pacific requires an independent carrier for service. There are several trucking firms which provide this service for the Union Pacific. Freight consolidation service is also available and both rail services permit less than carload shipments.

Reciprocal switching varies by carrier and location; however, both the BNSF and the Union Pacific have reciprocal switching in Los Angeles. The BNSF has a switching reciprocal agreement with the City of San Bernardino.

Barstow's strategic location allows businesses located within it to rapidly serve markets throughout both the Los Angeles and San Diego Metropolitan areas and can easily reach the Las Vegas markets and beyond. Its wide variety of transportation facilities also makes it possible for them to easily ship their products worldwide.

Local Tax Profile
California cities can levy business license taxes or fees, utility user taxes, transient occupancy taxes, and property tax overrides. The City of Barstow is competitive – no utility user tax is accessed and business license fees are kept low. Sales Tax Rate in the County of San Bernardino includes 5% for transportation.