Bancroft, Maine facts for kids
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Bancroft, Maine
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Location of Bancroft, Maine
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Villages | Bancroft North Bancroft South Bancroft |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.99 sq mi (106.16 km2) |
| • Land | 40.43 sq mi (104.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Density | 1/sq mi (0.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
04497 (Bancroft)
04424 (Danforth) |
| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-02760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582339 |
Bancroft is a small area in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It's not a town with its own local government anymore. Instead, it's part of an "unorganized territory." This means the state of Maine helps manage it.
In 2020, only 57 people lived in Bancroft. On July 1, 2015, the people living there voted to change how their area was managed. It became part of the unorganized territory known as South Aroostook.
Where is Bancroft?
Bancroft is located in the state of Maine. It covers a total area of about 40.99 square miles (106.16 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 40.43 square miles (104.71 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.56 square miles (1.45 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Bancroft has changed a lot over the years. In the mid-1800s, more people lived there. The population grew to over 300 people by 1910.
However, since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. By 2020, only 57 people called Bancroft home. This makes it a very small and quiet place.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 157 | — | |
| 1860 | 304 | 93.6% | |
| 1870 | 177 | −41.8% | |
| 1880 | 220 | 24.3% | |
| 1890 | 264 | 20.0% | |
| 1900 | 318 | 20.5% | |
| 1910 | 344 | 8.2% | |
| 1920 | 315 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 245 | −22.2% | |
| 1940 | 216 | −11.8% | |
| 1950 | 165 | −23.6% | |
| 1960 | 94 | −43.0% | |
| 1970 | 53 | −43.6% | |
| 1980 | 61 | 15.1% | |
| 1990 | 66 | 8.2% | |
| 2000 | 61 | −7.6% | |
| 2010 | 68 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 57 | −16.2% | |
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Looking at 2010 Numbers
In 2010, there were 68 people living in Bancroft. These people lived in 34 different homes. Most of the people living there were white.
The average age of people in Bancroft in 2010 was 55 years old. About 16% of the people were under 18 years old. About 35% of the people were 65 years old or older. This shows that many older adults live in Bancroft.
See also
In Spanish: Bancroft (Maine) para niños
