Utilities & Infrastructure in Barstow, CA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

75.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

50.5%

of households

No Internet

18.8%

of households

Total Households

9,170

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

50.5%

Cellular Data Plan

65.9%

Satellite

5.3%

Cellular Only (no wired)

22.1%

No Internet Access

18.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

86.1%

of households

Smartphone

79.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.7%

of households

Tablet

57.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

86.1%

Smartphone

79.9%

Desktop / Laptop

67.7%

Tablet

57.5%

Smartphone Only

11.1%

No Computer

13.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

1,364

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
USMC NEBO (BARSTOW)	Community	Purchased ground water	1,126	0
BAR-LEN MWC	Community	Ground water	126	51
HI DESERT MWC	Community	Ground water	112	6

75.6% of households in Barstow have broadband internet access. 50.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 18.8% of households have no internet access. 11.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,364 people. A total of 57 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.