State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,243.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.29%
Growth Since 2010
-5.46%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Bancroft, Iowa Population 2021
692
Bancroft is a city located in Kossuth County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 692, it is the 375th largest city in Iowa and the 11938th largest city in the United States . Bancroft is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -5.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 732 in 2010. Bancroft reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Bancroft has a population density of 1,243 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bancroft is $53,248 with a poverty rate of 10.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $535 per month, and the median house value is $79,600. The median age in Bancroft is 36.9 years, 36.4 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
Bancroft Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bancroftwas:
- White: 91.46%
- Black or African American: 5.88%
- Two or more races: 1.54%
- Asian: 0.56%
- Other race: 0.56%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Bancroft, Iowa is 692 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 696.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 732.
Bancroft, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 653 | 91.46% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 5.88% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 1.54% |
| Some Other Race | 4 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.56% |
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Bancroft Population by Race
Bancroft Population Pyramid $2021
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Bancroft Population by Age
Bancroft Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 295 | 2.33 | 66.8 |
| Married | 136 | 3.12 | 92.6 |
| Non Family | 106 | 1.1 | 49.1 |
| Female | 33 | 2.3 | 27.3 |
| Male | 20 | 3.45 | 50 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
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Bancroft Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 3.65% |
| High School Graduate | 190 | 40.77% |
| Some College | 113 | 24.25% |
| Associates Degree | 80 | 17.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 10.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 1.93% |
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Bancroft Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Bancroft Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 446 | 426 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | |
| Asian | 4 | ||
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | |
| Black | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.23%.
Bancroft Educational Attainment by Race
Bancroft Earnings by Educational Attainment
Bancroft Language by Age
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Bancroft Language
99.06% of Bancroft residents speak only English, while 0.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.94% of the population.
Bancroft Language
Bancroft Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 610 | 48 | 7.87% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 15 | 78.95% |
| Black | 42 | 11 | 26.19% |
10.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.62%
Male Poverty Rate
15.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bancroft
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bancroft is Hispanic, with 78.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bancroft is White, with 7.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.05%.
Bancroft Poverty
Bancroft Poverty Rate by Education
Bancroft Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Bancroft Married by Age and Sex
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Bancroft Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Bancroft Marital Status by Race
Bancroft Marital Status
Bancroft Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 9.41% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 66.67% |
Bancroft Veterans by Race
Bancroft Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
Bancroft Veterans by Education
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56.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Bancroft Employment by Age
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Bancroft Employment by Race
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Bancroft Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.97%
Born in Bancroft
97.76%
Native Born
2.24%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
0.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.76% of Bancroft residents were born in the United States, with 72.97% having been born in Iowa. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Bancroft Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 692 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 694 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 696 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 698 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 699 | -10 | -1.41% |
| 2016 | 709 | -8 | -1.12% |
| 2015 | 717 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 716 | -8 | -1.10% |
| 2013 | 724 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2012 | 726 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 728 | -5 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 733 | 0.00% |