Bancroft, Iowa facts for kids
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Bancroft, Iowa
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Location of Bancroft, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Kossuth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 699 |
| • Density | 1,237.17/sq mi (477.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50517
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-04420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454341 |
Bancroft is a city located in Kossuth County, Iowa, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 699 people live there. It is a small, friendly community in the heart of Iowa.
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Discovering Bancroft's Past
Bancroft was officially planned and marked out in 1881. It was named after George Bancroft. He was a famous American historian, a government official, and a diplomat.
Where is Bancroft Located?
Bancroft is found at coordinates 43.292791 degrees North and -94.217063 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of Iowa.
The city covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Bancroft?
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| 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% |
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Bancroft's Population Today (2020)
In 2020, the city had 699 residents living in 324 households. About 178 of these were families. The city had about 1,245 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 93%, were White. A small number were Black or African American (0.9%). About 2.1% were from other races. Around 3.9% were from two or more races. About 4.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.9% of households had children under 18. The average age in Bancroft was 47.6 years. About 21.2% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 27.2% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.6%) and females (49.4%).
A Look Back: 2010 Population
In 2010, Bancroft had 732 people. There were 311 households. The population density was about 1,330 people per square mile.
Most people (98.8%) were White. About 0.3% were Native American. A small number (0.3%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 27% of households had children under 18. The average age was 44.9 years. About 25.5% of residents were under 18. Also, 25.5% were 65 years or older. The gender split was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
Learning in Bancroft
Bancroft is part of the North Kossuth Community School District. This district helps students in the area get a good education.
Famous Faces from Bancroft
Some notable people have come from Bancroft:
- Joe Hatten was a professional pitcher in MLB.
- Denis Menke was an MLB player and coach. He was also a two-time All-Star.
- Randy Rahe is a well-known college basketball coach.
See also
In Spanish: Bancroft (Iowa) para niños
