Bancroft, IA

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Bancroft Overview

620
TOTAL POPULATION
289
MALE POPULATION
331
FEMALE POPULATION
87.31
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,365
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,528
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,542
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
299
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Bancroft

The most populous races in Bancroft are White / Caucasian (577 | 93.1%), Two or more Races (20 | 3.2%), and Black / African American (19 | 3.1%).
Race in Bancroft
Race# Population% Population
Asian20.3%
Black / African American193.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino91.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian57793.1%
Two or more Races203.2%
Some other Race20.3%
Total620100.0%

Ancestry in Bancroft

The most populous ancestries reported in Bancroft are German (297 | 47.9%), Irish (101 | 16.3%), Norwegian (38 | 6.1%), English (36 | 5.8%), and Swedish (36 | 5.8%), together accounting for 81.9% of all Bancroft residents.
Ancestry in Bancroft
Ancestry# Population% Population
American101.6%
Austrian20.3%
Belgian20.3%
Burmese50.8%
Czech20.3%
Czechoslovakian20.3%
Danish274.3%
Dutch20.3%
English365.8%
European20.3%
Finnish40.6%
French81.3%
German29747.9%
Irish10116.3%
Italian20.3%
Luxembourger30.5%
Mexican91.5%
Norwegian386.1%
Polish40.6%
Scotch-Irish101.6%
Scottish91.5%
Slovene10.2%
Swedish365.8%
Swiss101.6%
Thai20.3%
Welsh61.0%
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Immigrants in Bancroft

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bancroft came from Africa (10 | 1.6%), Liberia (10 | 1.6%), Western Africa (10 | 1.6%), Asia (2 | 0.3%), and India (2 | 0.3%), together accounting for 5.5% of all Bancroft residents.
Immigrants in Bancroft
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa101.6%
Asia20.3%
India20.3%
Liberia101.6%
South Central Asia20.3%
Western Africa101.6%
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Sex and Age in Bancroft

Sex and Age in Bancroft

The most populous age groups in Bancroft are 25 to 29 Years (29 | 10.0%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (41 | 12.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bancroft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (2.1%)38 (11.5%)
5 to 9 Years20 (6.9%)6 (1.8%)
10 to 14 Years24 (8.3%)10 (3.0%)
15 to 19 Years22 (7.6%)41 (12.4%)
20 to 24 Years23 (8.0%)10 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Years29 (10.0%)12 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years16 (5.5%)18 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years20 (6.9%)12 (3.6%)
40 to 44 Years4 (1.4%)13 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years10 (3.5%)3 (0.9%)
50 to 54 Years8 (2.8%)11 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years16 (5.5%)24 (7.2%)
60 to 64 Years18 (6.2%)22 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years24 (8.3%)20 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years9 (3.1%)22 (6.7%)
75 to 79 Years13 (4.5%)13 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years9 (3.1%)16 (4.8%)
85 Years and over18 (6.2%)40 (12.1%)
Total289 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bancroft

Median Family Size in Bancroft

The median family size in Bancroft is 2.90 persons per family, with single male/father families (15 | 9.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (44 | 28.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bancroft
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple94 (61.4%)2.91
Single Male/Father15 (9.8%)3.33
Single Female/Mother44 (28.8%)2.73
Total Families153 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in Bancroft

The median household size in Bancroft is 2.21 persons per household, with single male/father households (15 | 5.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.8 persons per household. non-family households (115 | 42.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bancroft
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple94 (35.1%)2.91
Single Male/Father15 (5.6%)3.80
Single Female/Mother44 (16.4%)2.91
Non-family115 (42.9%)1.17
Total Households268 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bancroft

Out of a total of 268 households in Bancroft, 153 (57.1%) are family households, while 115 (42.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 81, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 98.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bancroft
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-98 (36.6%)
2-Person Households81 (30.2%)13 (4.9%)
3-Person Households32 (11.9%)4 (1.5%)
4-Person Households22 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households18 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total153 (57.1%)115 (42.9%)

Female Fertility in Bancroft

Fertility by Age in Bancroft

Average fertility rate in Bancroft is 99.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 122.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 45.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bancroft
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years5 (45.5%)122.0
20 to 34 years4 (36.4%)100.0
35 to 50 years2 (18.2%)67.0
Total11 (100.0%)99.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bancroft

54.5% of women with births (11) in Bancroft are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bancroft
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)

Fertility by Education in Bancroft

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bancroft
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School5 (45.5%)192.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree5 (45.5%)106.0
Bachelor's Degree1 (9.1%)100.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)99.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bancroft

45.5% of women with births in Bancroft are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bancroft
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)

Income in Bancroft

Income Overview in Bancroft

Per Capita Income in Bancroft is $32,365, while median incomes of families and households are $61,528 and $43,542 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income620$32,365
Median Family Income153$61,528
Mean Family Income153$107,093
Median Household Income268$43,542
Mean Household Income268$78,660
Income Deficit153$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)62044.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)62055.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6200.54

Earnings by Sex in Bancroft

Average Earnings in Bancroft are $32,880, $40,313 for men and $22,500 for women, a difference of 44.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Bancroft
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male175 (54.5%)$40,313
Female146 (45.5%)$22,500
Total321 (100.0%)$32,880

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bancroft

The most common earnings brackets in Bancroft are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (20 | 11.4%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (20 | 13.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bancroft
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)13 (8.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (1.7%)20 (13.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (2.9%)16 (11.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (9.1%)2 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4997 (4.0%)2 (1.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (2.9%)6 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4998 (4.6%)2 (1.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (2.9%)10 (6.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)2 (1.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (4.0%)6 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9995 (2.9%)6 (4.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99918 (10.3%)16 (11.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9998 (4.6%)13 (8.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9994 (2.3%)7 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99920 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99915 (8.6%)3 (2.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99920 (11.4%)8 (5.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9995 (2.9%)6 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (9.1%)7 (4.8%)
$100,000+8 (4.6%)1 (0.7%)
Total175 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bancroft

Average earnings in Bancroft are $47,500 for men and $30,278 for women, a difference of 36.3%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,313, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,750. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $17,639.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bancroft
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,750$0
High School Diploma$50,313$17,639
College or Associate's Degree$42,500$32,250
Bachelor's Degree$49,821$63,750
Graduate Degree--
Total$47,500$30,278

Family Income in Bancroft

Family Income Brackets in Bancroft

According to the Bancroft family income data, there are 40 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bancroft
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00021.3%
$10,000 to $14,99953.3%
$15,000 to $24,999127.8%
$25,000 to $34,999127.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992717.6%
$50,000 to $74,9994026.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991811.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991711.1%
$150,000 to $199,99995.9%
$200,000+117.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bancroft

5-person families (18 | 11.8%) account for the highest median family income in Bancroft with $87,500 per family, while 2-person families (86 | 56.2%) have the highest median income of $29,375 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bancroft
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families86 (56.2%)$58,750
3-Person Families34 (22.2%)$57,500
4-Person Families15 (9.8%)$0
5-Person Families18 (11.8%)$87,500
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total153 (100.0%)$61,528

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bancroft

The median family income in Bancroft is $61,528, with families comprising 3+ earners (10) having the highest median family income of $106,250, while families with no earners (30) have the lowest median family income of $36,731, accounting for 6.5% and 19.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bancroft
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners30 (19.6%)$36,731
1 Earner62 (40.5%)$36,875
2 Earners51 (33.3%)$103,750
3+ Earners10 (6.5%)$106,250
Total153 (100.0%)$61,528

Household Income in Bancroft

Household Income Brackets in Bancroft

With 51 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bancroft, accounting for 19.0% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (2.6%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bancroft
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00072.6%
$10,000 to $14,999103.7%
$15,000 to $24,9994115.3%
$25,000 to $34,9994416.4%
$35,000 to $49,9994717.5%
$50,000 to $74,9995119.0%
$75,000 to $99,999238.6%
$100,000 to $149,999259.3%
$150,000 to $199,99993.4%
$200,000+114.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bancroft

The median household income in Bancroft is $43,542, with the highest median household income of $69,688 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 67 households (25.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 14 households (5.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bancroft
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14 (5.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years82 (30.6%)$46,000
45 to 64 Years67 (25.0%)$69,688
65+ Years105 (39.2%)$36,845
Total268 (100.0%)$43,542

Poverty in Bancroft

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bancroft

With 10.4% poverty level for males and 16.2% for females among the residents of Bancroft, 35 to 44 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (33.3%) and 7 females (70.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bancroft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (39.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years6 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years2 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (70.0%)
18 to 24 Years3 (9.7%)9 (30.0%)
25 to 34 Years7 (15.6%)13 (43.3%)
35 to 44 Years8 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (8.8%)2 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (7.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (3.7%)
Total29 (10.4%)51 (16.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bancroft

According to the poverty statistics in Bancroft, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bancroft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (100.0%)23 (60.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years26 (81.2%)10 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years10 (83.3%)2 (100.0%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (100.0%)3 (30.0%)
18 to 24 Years28 (90.3%)21 (70.0%)
25 to 34 Years38 (84.4%)17 (56.7%)
35 to 44 Years16 (66.7%)25 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years18 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years31 (91.2%)44 (95.7%)
65 to 74 Years32 (100.0%)38 (92.7%)
75 Years and over30 (100.0%)52 (96.3%)
Total249 (89.6%)264 (83.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bancroft

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bancroft
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bancroft

According to the poverty data in Bancroft, 33.3% or 5 single-father households and 27.3% or 12 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bancroft
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (100.0%)10 (43.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (33.3%)12 (27.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bancroft

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bancroft
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)15 (53.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (25.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)17 (28.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Bancroft

Employment by Class of Employer in Bancroft

Among the 279 employed individuals in Bancroft, private company employees (171 | 61.3%), local government employees (31 | 11.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (29 | 10.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bancroft
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17161.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)207.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2910.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations165.7%
Local Government Employees3111.1%
State Government Employees31.1%
Federal Government Employees93.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total279100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bancroft

According to the labor force statistics for Bancroft, out of the total population over 16 years of age (502), 59.6% or 299 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 9 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 41 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.7% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bancroft
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years35 (71.4%)9 (25.7%)
20 to 24 Years27 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years41 (83.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years33 (82.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years18 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years31 (41.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total299 (59.6%)9 (3.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bancroft

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bancroft
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma65 (84.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree101 (82.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher29 (96.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (84.3%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bancroft

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bancroft are Management (34 | 11.7%), Community & Social Service (32 | 11.0%), Education Instruction & Library (14 | 4.8%), Business & Financial (11 | 3.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (11 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bancroft

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bancroft, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.0%), and Health Technologists (88.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bancroft
OccupationMaleFemale
Management18 (52.9%)16 (47.1%)
Business & Financial2 (18.2%)9 (81.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 16 (50.0%)16 (50.0%)
Education, Arts & Media9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Legal Services & Support1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1 (10.0%)9 (90.0%)
Health Technologists1 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)
Total (Category)39 (43.8%)50 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)163 (56.2%)127 (43.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bancroft are Food Preparation & Serving (24 | 8.3%), Healthcare Support (10 | 3.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (7 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (3 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Bancroft

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bancroft, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (77.8%), Healthcare Support (30.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (16.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bancroft
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (26.4%)39 (73.6%)
Total (Overall)163 (56.2%)127 (43.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bancroft are Office & Administration (37 | 12.8%), and Sales & Related (26 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bancroft

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bancroft
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12 (46.2%)14 (53.8%)
Office & Administration24 (64.9%)13 (35.1%)
Total (Category)36 (57.1%)27 (42.9%)
Total (Overall)163 (56.2%)127 (43.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bancroft are Construction & Extraction (20 | 6.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (12 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (6 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bancroft

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bancroft
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Construction & Extraction20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)36 (94.7%)2 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)163 (56.2%)127 (43.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bancroft are Production (34 | 11.7%), Transportation (11 | 3.8%), and Material Moving (2 | 0.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bancroft

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bancroft
OccupationMaleFemale
Production27 (79.4%)7 (20.6%)
Transportation9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Material Moving2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)38 (80.8%)9 (19.2%)
Total (Overall)163 (56.2%)127 (43.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bancroft

Employment Industries in Bancroft

The major employment industries in Bancroft include Manufacturing (51 | 17.6%), Retail Trade (40 | 13.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (27 | 9.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (20 | 6.9%), and Construction (18 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Bancroft

Employment Industries by Sex in Bancroft

The Bancroft industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (85.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bancroft
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting14 (87.5%)2 (12.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing39 (76.5%)12 (23.5%)
Wholesale Trade4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade20 (50.0%)20 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (92.3%)1 (7.7%)
Utilities6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance2 (16.7%)10 (83.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services6 (42.9%)8 (57.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4 (14.8%)23 (85.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services4 (20.0%)16 (80.0%)
Public Administration3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Total163 (56.2%)127 (43.8%)

Education in Bancroft

School Enrollment in Bancroft

The most common levels of schooling among the 134 students in Bancroft are high school (43 | 32.1%), middle school (29 | 21.6%), and college / undergraduate (21 | 15.7%).
School Enrollment in Bancroft
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1511.2%
Kindergarten64.5%
Elementary School1511.2%
Middle School2921.6%
High School4332.1%
College / Undergraduate2115.7%
Graduate / Professional53.7%
Total134100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bancroft

Out of a total of 134 students who are enrolled in schools in Bancroft, 66 (49.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 68 (50.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (75.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bancroft
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old9 (36.0%)16 (64.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds11 (35.5%)20 (64.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds17 (48.6%)18 (51.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds14 (82.4%)3 (17.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
Total68 (50.7%)66 (49.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bancroft

Business (16 | 28.6%), liberal arts & history (14 | 25.0%), education (11 | 19.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (3 | 5.4%), and psychology (3 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 56 individuals in Bancroft who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bancroft
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics23.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural35.4%
Physical & Health Sciences23.6%
Psychology35.4%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering35.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology23.6%
Business1628.6%
Education1119.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History1425.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total56100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bancroft

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bancroft

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bancroft are males with 2 vehicles (54, accounting for 35.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (39, making up 43.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bancroft
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle30 (19.5%)44 (35.2%)
2 Vehicles54 (35.1%)39 (31.2%)
3 Vehicles37 (24.0%)22 (17.6%)
4 Vehicles9 (5.8%)9 (7.2%)
5 or more Vehicles24 (15.6%)11 (8.8%)
Total154 (100.0%)125 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bancroft

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bancroft are less than 5 minutes (69 commuters, 26.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (40 commuters, 15.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (40 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Bancroft
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6926.9%
5 to 9 Minutes4015.6%
10 to 14 Minutes228.6%
15 to 19 Minutes4015.6%
20 to 24 Minutes2710.5%
25 to 29 Minutes218.2%
30 to 34 Minutes228.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes51.9%
60 to 89 Minutes31.2%
90 or more Minutes83.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Bancroft

The most common commute times in Bancroft are less than 5 minutes (35 commuters, 24.5%) for males and less than 5 minutes (34 commuters, 29.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bancroft
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes35 (24.5%)34 (29.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes25 (17.5%)15 (13.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes11 (7.7%)11 (9.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes26 (18.2%)14 (12.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes18 (12.6%)9 (7.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes12 (8.4%)9 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes7 (4.9%)15 (13.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes3 (2.1%)2 (1.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (2.6%)
90 or more Minutes6 (4.2%)2 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bancroft

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bancroft are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (23, 16.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (26, 22.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bancroft
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (6.3%)4 (3.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM20 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM23 (16.1%)9 (7.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM20 (14.0%)7 (6.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM19 (13.3%)14 (12.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM21 (14.7%)14 (12.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5 (3.5%)26 (22.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (1.4%)21 (18.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (1.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (6.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (2.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7 (4.9%)7 (6.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total143 (100.0%)114 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bancroft

Occupancy by Ownership in Bancroft

Of the total 268 dwellings in Bancroft, owner-occupied units account for 178 (66.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 90 (33.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bancroft
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17866.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9033.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units268100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bancroft

Occupancy by Household Size in Bancroft
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9836.6%
2-Person Household9435.1%
3-Person Household3613.4%
4+ Person Household4014.9%
Total Housing Units268100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bancroft

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bancroft
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household46 (46.9%)52 (53.1%)
2-Person Household78 (83.0%)16 (17.0%)
3-Person Household16 (44.4%)20 (55.6%)
4+ Person Household38 (95.0%)2 (5.0%)
Total Housing Units178 (66.4%)90 (33.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bancroft

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bancroft
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
High School Diploma62 (58.5%)44 (41.5%)
College/Associate Degree79 (76.7%)24 (23.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher37 (77.1%)11 (22.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bancroft

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bancroft
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6725.0%
35 to 44 Years2910.8%
45 to 54 Years186.7%
55 to 64 Years4918.3%
65 to 74 Years4014.9%
75 to 84 Years3111.6%
85 Years and Over3412.7%
Total268100.0%

Housing Finances in Bancroft

Median Income by Occupancy in Bancroft

Median Income by Occupancy in Bancroft
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied178 (66.4%)$55,417
Renter-Occupied90 (33.6%)$31,250
Average268 (100.0%)$43,542

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bancroft

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bancroft
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (1.1%)5 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (1.7%)7 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99919 (10.7%)7 (7.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9991 (0.6%)14 (15.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99920 (11.2%)24 (26.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99937 (20.8%)10 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (19.1%)17 (18.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (11.8%)2 (2.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (11.8%)4 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more20 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bancroft

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bancroft
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30032 (18.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49950 (28.1%)13 (14.4%)
$500 to $79946 (25.8%)34 (37.8%)
$800 to $99928 (15.7%)15 (16.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49918 (10.1%)6 (6.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9994 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bancroft

Housing Structures in Bancroft

Housing Structures in Bancroft
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached22584.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments207.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments83.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments93.4%
10 or more Apartments62.2%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total268100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bancroft

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bancroft
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached176 (78.2%)49 (21.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2 (25.0%)6 (75.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (66.4%)90 (33.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bancroft

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bancroft
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (1.1%)24 (26.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms32 (18.0%)36 (40.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms83 (46.6%)22 (24.4%)
8 or more Rooms61 (34.3%)8 (8.9%)
Total178 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bancroft

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bancroft
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas102 (57.3%)43 (47.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas42 (23.6%)24 (26.7%)
Electricity25 (14.0%)20 (22.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene9 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)3 (3.3%)
Total178 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bancroft

Household Vehicle Usage in Bancroft
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)15 (16.7%)
1 Vehicle61 (34.3%)46 (51.1%)
2 Vehicles65 (36.5%)21 (23.3%)
3 or more Vehicles52 (29.2%)8 (8.9%)
Total178 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bancroft

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bancroft

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12256
Median Property Value$82,500$73,100
Median Household Income$53,750$7
Monthly Housing Costs$425$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,040$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bancroft

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bancroft
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00033 (27.1%)12 (21.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99939 (32.0%)32 (57.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99946 (37.7%)12 (21.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9994 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total122 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bancroft

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bancroft
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)2 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99917 (13.9%)2 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (13.1%)6 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99927 (22.1%)4 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99921 (17.2%)10 (17.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (12.3%)13 (23.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (10.7%)6 (10.7%)
$150,000 or more13 (10.7%)8 (14.3%)
Total122 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bancroft

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bancroft
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x81 (66.4%)61,250 (109,375.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (13.1%)41 (73.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x4 (3.3%)11 (19.6%)
4.0x or more21 (17.2%)2 (3.6%)
Total122 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bancroft

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bancroft
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80046 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49936 (29.5%)16 (28.6%)
$800 to $1,49936 (29.5%)22 (39.3%)
Total122 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bancroft

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bancroft

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bancroft
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years48 (90.6%)5 (9.4%)
26 to 34 Years70 (95.9%)3 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years44 (89.8%)5 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years30 (93.8%)2 (6.2%)
55 to 64 Years65 (81.2%)15 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total563 (94.9%)30 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bancroft

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bancroft
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen48 (90.6%)5 (9.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bancroft

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bancroft
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00085 (89.5%)10 (10.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999143 (91.1%)14 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999136 (97.8%)3 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99952 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over147 (98.0%)3 (2.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bancroft

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bancroft
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 619 (39.6%)31 (64.6%)
6 to 18 Years33 (32.7%)73 (72.3%)
19 to 25 Years7 (13.2%)45 (84.9%)
25 to 34 Years20 (27.4%)50 (68.5%)
35 to 44 Years2 (4.1%)42 (85.7%)
45 to 54 Years6 (18.8%)26 (81.2%)
55 to 64 Years14 (17.5%)53 (66.2%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)38 (52.0%)
75 Years and over84 (100.0%)50 (59.5%)
Total258 (43.5%)408 (68.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bancroft

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bancroft
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (5.2%)5 (13.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (13.3%)
35 to 64 Years15 (19.7%)7 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years2 (6.2%)19 (46.3%)
75 Years and over13 (43.3%)31 (57.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bancroft

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bancroft: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (8.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (7.9%)2 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (14.6%)
75 Years and over8 (26.7%)18 (33.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bancroft: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (10.0%)6 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bancroft: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (5.2%)2 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (13.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (29.3%)
75 Years and over3 (10.0%)21 (38.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bancroft: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (11.8%)5 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (31.7%)
75 Years and over5 (16.7%)27 (50.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bancroft: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Bancroft

Computing Device Access in Bancroft

Computing Device Access in Bancroft
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18468.7%
Smartphone22082.1%
Tablet14955.6%
No Computing Device2910.8%
Total268100.0%

Internet Access in Bancroft

Internet Access in Bancroft
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet10.4%
Broadband Home19572.8%
Cellular Data Only3412.7%
Satellite Internet134.9%
No Internet3412.7%
Total268100.0%

Bancroft Summary

Bancroft is a small city located in Kossuth County, Iowa. It is situated in the north-central part of the state, about 30 miles east of Fort Dodge. The city has a population of 1,093 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Bancroft was founded in 1881 by a group of settlers from Wisconsin. The city was named after John Bancroft, a prominent local businessman. The first post office was established in 1882.
In the early 1900s, Bancroft was a thriving agricultural community. The city was home to several grain elevators, a creamery, and a cheese factory. The city also had a number of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a blacksmith shop, and a lumberyard.
In the 1950s, Bancroft began to experience a decline in population as people moved away to larger cities. The city’s population dropped from 1,400 in 1950 to 1,093 in 2010.

Geography

Bancroft is located in north-central Iowa, about 30 miles east of Fort Dodge. The city is situated on the Des Moines River, which flows through the city. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.
The climate in Bancroft is typical of the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is 79 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average temperature in January is 19 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Bancroft is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several grain elevators, a creamery, and a cheese factory. The city also has a number of businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a blacksmith shop, and a lumberyard.
The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a plastics factory, and a metal fabrication plant.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Bancroft is 1,093. The population is predominantly white (97.3%), with a small percentage of African Americans (1.2%) and Hispanics (1.5%).
The median household income in Bancroft is $41,250, and the median home value is $90,000. The city has a poverty rate of 11.3%.

Conclusion

Bancroft is a small city located in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was founded in 1881 and has a population of 1,093 people, according to the 2010 census. The city’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and it is home to several manufacturing companies. The median household income in Bancroft is $41,250, and the median home value is $90,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bancroft?
Total Population of Bancroft is 620.
What is the Total Male Population of Bancroft?
Total Male Population of Bancroft is 289.
What is the Total Female Population of Bancroft?
Total Female Population of Bancroft is 331.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bancroft?
There are 87.31 Males per 100 Females in Bancroft.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bancroft?
There are 114.53 Females per 100 Males in Bancroft.
What is the Median Population Age in Bancroft?
Median Population Age in Bancroft is 41.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bancroft
Average Family Size in Bancroft is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bancroft
Average Household Size in Bancroft is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bancroft?
Per Capita income in Bancroft is $32,365.
What is the Median Family Income in Bancroft?
Median Family Income in Bancroft is $61,528.
What is the Median Household income in Bancroft?
Median Household Income in Bancroft is $43,542.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bancroft?
Income or Wage Gap in Bancroft is 44.2%.
Women in Bancroft earn 55.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bancroft?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bancroft is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bancroft?
There are 299 People in the Labor Forcein in Bancroft.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bancroft?
59.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Bancroft.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bancroft?
Unemployment Rate in Bancroft is 3.0%.