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Bancroft, Idaho
Location of Bancroft in Caribou County, Idaho.
Location of Bancroft in Caribou County, Idaho.
Country United States
State Idaho
County Caribou
Area
 • Total 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2)
 • Land 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,423 ft (1,653 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 377
 • Density 646.96/sq mi (249.87/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83217
Area code(s) 208
FIPS code 16-04420
GNIS feature ID 2409780

Bancroft is a small city in the Gem Valley area of Caribou County, Idaho, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 299 people lived there.

History of Bancroft

Bancroft got its name from a man named William H. Bancroft. He was an important official for the railroad. The city grew up around the railroad tracks. It was also located along Old Highway 30, which was once a major road. This made Bancroft an important stop for both trains and cars.

Geography of Bancroft

Bancroft is located in a beautiful part of Idaho. The city covers a total area of about 0.65 square miles (1.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Population and People

Bancroft has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 374
1930 403 7.8%
1940 406 0.7%
1950 495 21.9%
1960 416 −16.0%
1970 366 −12.0%
1980 505 38.0%
1990 393 −22.2%
2000 382 −2.8%
2010 377 −1.3%
2019 (est.) 394 4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

Life in Bancroft in 2010

According to the 2010 census, 377 people lived in Bancroft. There were 138 households, which are like homes where people live. Most people living in Bancroft were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.

The average age of people in Bancroft was about 37 years old. Many young people lived there, with about 30% of residents being under 18. About 18% of the population was 65 years or older. There were slightly more females than males.

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