Bancroft, IA is a small town located in the state of Iowa with a population of 673. It has a population density of 1,228 people per square mile compared to the US Population density of 93 people per square mile. Bancroft has several local businesses located within its town limits such as Groen’s Bar and Grill, Anchor Inn Bar and Grill, and The Hardware Store. Outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year-round include fishing at Bancroft Lake, camping on the banks of the Upper Des Moines River, or hunting for pheasant at one of the nearby game farms. Other organizations located in Bancroft include their volunteer fire department and American Legion Post. Bancroft also hosts an annual sporting event called the “Bancroft Days” which is held each year at the end of June.
The population in Bancroft is 673. There are 1,208 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bancroft is 37.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bancroft is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bancroft
- 39.6% are married
- 14.0% are divorced
- 26.1% are married with children
- 14.1% have children, but are single
Race in Bancroft
- 88.6% are White
- 4.9% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander