Bancroft, Iowa

Bancroft, Iowa
FIPS code		19-04420
GNIS feature ID	0454341

Bancroft is a city in

History

Bancroft was platted in 1881.^[3] It was named for George Bancroft, an American historian, government official, and diplomat.^[4]

Geography

Bancroft is located at 43°17′34″N 94°13′1″W / 43.29278°N 94.21694°W / 43.29278; -94.21694 (43.292791, -94.217063).^[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 square miles (1.42 km²), all land.^[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1890	657	—
1900	839	+27.7%
1910	830	−1.1%
1920	902	+8.7%
1930	854	−5.3%
1940	959	+12.3%
1950	901	−6.0%
1960	1,000	+11.0%
1970	1,103	+10.3%
1980	1,082	−1.9%
1990	857	−20.8%
2000	808	−5.7%
2010	732	−9.4%
2020	699	−4.5%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[7][2]

2010 census

As of the

of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 311 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census

As of the

of any race were 1.24% of the population.

There were 339 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,055, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $18,929 for females. The

, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

It is a part of the North Kossuth Community School District.^[10]

Notable people

• Joe Hatten, MLB pitcher
• Denis Menke, MLB player, coach, and two-time National League All-Star^[11]
• Randy Rahe, college basketball coach

References

External links

• City website
• First Baptist Church website