Bancroft, West Virginia facts for kids
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Bancroft, West Virginia
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Bancroft Community Park in the spring
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Location of Bancroft in Putnam County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Putnam | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 389 | |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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388 | |
| • Density | 4,251.80/sq mi (1,642.37/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
25011
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-04204 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1535197 | |
Bancroft is a small town in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. It is located right by the Kanawha River. In 2020, about 389 people lived there. Bancroft is also part of a larger area called the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.
History of Bancroft
Bancroft got its name from George Bancroft. He was a person who operated a coal mine. The town officially became a town in 1952.
Geography of Bancroft
Bancroft is located at 38°30′39″N 81°50′30″W / 38.51083°N 81.84167°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.38 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
People of Bancroft
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 469 | — | |
| 1970 | 446 | −4.9% | |
| 1980 | 528 | 18.4% | |
| 1990 | 381 | −27.8% | |
| 2000 | 367 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 587 | 59.9% | |
| 2020 | 389 | −33.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 388 | −33.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 587 people living in Bancroft. These people lived in 240 different homes. About 170 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in Bancroft were White, about 98.6%. A very small number were Pacific Islander or from other races. About 1.0% of the people were from two or more races. A small group, 0.7%, were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, the average age of people in Bancroft was 43.8 years. About 21.1% of residents were younger than 18 years old. About 15.3% were 65 years old or older. The town had almost an equal number of males and females. About 50.3% were male and 49.7% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Bancroft (Virginia Occidental) para niños
