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Bancroft

South Dakota · 13 residents · 0.233 sq mi
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Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13
−65%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10203040501990201020202024Bancroft
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,008
+90%since 2000
from $14,753 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade36%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services16%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
66.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
33.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(10)
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
12.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−43%since 2000
from 28.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bancroft, South Dakota?

Bancroft, South Dakota has about 13 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bancroft, South Dakota?

About 12.0% 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 11 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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