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Bancroft

Wisconsin · 526 residents · 5.093 sq mi
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Bancroft has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $119,300. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
526
+1%since 2019
from 520 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 102 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+26%since 2019
from 35.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
472532593653713201020202024Bancroft
2024673
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,396
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,797 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,394
+10%since 2019
from $23,902 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 24.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction29.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2019
from 91.6% in 2019
21.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+28%since 2019
from 1.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score46.5%(242)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69%(363)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26%(137)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score52.8%(278)
Diversity Score
53
+14%since 2019
from 47 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−9%since 2019
from 23.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 81.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 67.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
Female
45.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 45.6% in 2019
Foreign born
7.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bancroft, Wisconsin?

Bancroft, Wisconsin has about 526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bancroft, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bancroft, Wisconsin earns about $62,396 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 $119,300, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Bancroft, Wisconsin?

About 15.2% 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 19.3% of people in Bancroft, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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