Bancroft, South Dakota facts for kids
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Bancroft, South Dakota
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Location in Kingsbury County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Kingsbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13 |
| • Density | 55.79/sq mi (21.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57353
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-03420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267278 |
Bancroft is a small town in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States. It is located in the northwestern part of the county. In 2020, only 13 people lived there.
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History of Bancroft
Bancroft began in the late 1880s. This was when the railroad reached the area. The town was probably named after L. L. Bancroft. He was a local newspaper publisher. A post office opened in Bancroft in 1889.
Geography of Bancroft
Bancroft is located on the west side of Redstone Creek. It is about seven miles north of U.S. Route 14. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers 0.23 square miles (0.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Bancroft
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 136 | — | |
| 1920 | 141 | 3.7% | |
| 1930 | 155 | 9.9% | |
| 1940 | 126 | −18.7% | |
| 1950 | 100 | −20.6% | |
| 1960 | 86 | −14.0% | |
| 1970 | 48 | −44.2% | |
| 1980 | 41 | −14.6% | |
| 1990 | 30 | −26.8% | |
| 2000 | 37 | 23.3% | |
| 2010 | 19 | −48.6% | |
| 2020 | 13 | −31.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 19 people living in Bancroft. These people lived in 10 households. Six of these households were families. The town had about 82.6 people per square mile.
Most people in Bancroft were White (94.7%). A small number (5.3%) were from two or more races.
About 10% of households had children under 18. Six out of ten households were married couples. Four out of ten households were not families. Some people (30%) lived alone and were 65 or older. The average household had 1.90 people. The average family had 2.50 people.
The average age in Bancroft was 54.3 years. About 15.8% of residents were under 18. About 31.6% were 65 or older. More females lived in Bancroft (57.9%) than males (42.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Bancroft (Dakota del Sur) para niños
