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Bancroft

South Dakota · 13 residents (2025 est.) · 0.233 sq mi
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Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 21 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16
−57%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+11%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10203040501990201020202024Bancroft
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,750
+183%since 2000
from $14,753 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
+407%since 2010
from 0.070 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade33.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
55.8 min
+99%since 2000
from 28.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−53.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bancroft, South Dakota?

Bancroft, South Dakota has about 16 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bancroft, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bancroft, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bancroft, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Bancroft, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bancroft, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bancroft, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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