Barstow
Census-designated place in Rock Island County, Illinois

Barstow is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rock Island County, Illinois, with 89 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 574 ft (175 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Moline, 1.6 miles W.
- 89residents (2020 Census)
- 574 ftelevation · 175 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 860 / sq mipopulation density
- 61236ZIP code
About Barstow
Barstow is an unincorporated community in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Barstow had a population of 89. Barstow is east of East Moline and Silvis. Barstow is located on a wye that connects track owned by the BNSF Railway, including the Barstow Subdivision. These tracks were previously owned by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad (CB&Q), and a station once existed within the wye.
Barstow was to be the site of a planned hog plant and a Nascar race track, but both plans were shelved after heavy opposition to them.
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Living in Barstow
- Median household income
- $77,813
- Median home value
- $159,400
- Median age
- 36.3
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Barstow had 89 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 89 |
|---|---|
| Density | 860 per sq mi (332 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barstow at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Rock Island County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 89 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.10 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5159° N, 90.3567° W |
| ZIP code | 61236 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1703987 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barstow
- East Moline1.6 mi W
- Carbon Cliff2.2 mi SW
- Cleveland2.2 mi SE
- Silvis3.0 mi SW
- Colona3.2 mi SE
- Hampton3.7 mi NW
- Campbell's Island4.2 mi NW
- Rapids City4.4 mi N
- Le Claire, IA5.6 mi N
- Panorama Park, IA5.7 mi NW
- Riverdale, IA5.7 mi W
- Coal Valley6.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Barstow
What county is Barstow in?
Barstow is in Rock Island County, Illinois.
What is the population of Barstow, IL?
89 people lived in Barstow at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barstow, IL?
The ZIP code of Barstow is 61236.
What is the elevation of Barstow?
574 feet (175 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barstow?
East Moline (1.6 mi), Carbon Cliff (2.2 mi), Cleveland (2.2 mi), Silvis (3.0 mi), Colona (3.2 mi).
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