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Bancroft

West Virginia · 587 residents · 0.139 sq mi
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Bancroft has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,288. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,300. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
587
+60%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,223 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 2,640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+3%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1964056158241K1990201020202024Bancroft
2024475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,288
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,587
+74%since 2000
from $15,888 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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
$69,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$386
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−48.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(358)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(579)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(14)
Diversity Score7.3%(43)
Diversity Score
7
+431%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 97.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
43.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bancroft, West Virginia?

Bancroft, West Virginia has about 587 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bancroft, West Virginia?

The typical household in Bancroft, West Virginia earns about $30,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bancroft, West Virginia expensive?

In Bancroft, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $69,300, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Bancroft, West Virginia?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bancroft, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bancroft, West Virginia?

About 4.8% of people in Bancroft, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bancroft, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bancroft, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 203 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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