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Bancroft

Wisconsin · 535 residents · 5.093 sq mi
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Bancroft has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
535
−1%vs 2011
vs 543 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
105 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 107 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
−11%vs 2011
vs 38.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
472532593653713201020202024Bancroft
2024673
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,769
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,003
−9%vs 2011
vs $20,936 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.399 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction34.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $89,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $465 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.1% in 2011
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−7%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.9%(211)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.4%(323)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(403)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino23%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.7%(244)
Diversity Score
46
−23%vs 2011
vs 59 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 24.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Female
49.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Foreign born
24.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bancroft, Wisconsin?

Bancroft, Wisconsin has about 535 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bancroft, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bancroft, Wisconsin earns about $35,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bancroft, Wisconsin expensive?

In Bancroft, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Bancroft, Wisconsin?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bancroft, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bancroft, Wisconsin?

About 17.2% of people in Bancroft, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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