Bancroft City, Iowa
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 808 residents, 339 households, and 208 families in the city. The population density was 1484.2 people per square mile (573.05/kmē), it is the 122nd most populated city in terms of population density. There were 372 housing units at an average density of 688.9 per square mile (265.99/kmē). The average household size was 2.27 people, and the average family size was 2.99 people. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males. The median age was 41.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Bancroft City was 40 and 42.6 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.12% from two or more races and 0.37% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31055, it is Iowa's 277th poorest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $35625, making it the 179th poorest city by median family income among the Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $15312, it would be the 284th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income is $17200, Males have a median income of $28125 versus $10066 for females.
In 2000, 199 pupils and students, of which 80 are male and 119 are female, 24.63% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 19 nursery or pri school, 10 kindergarten, 94 elementary school, 51 high school and 25 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 808 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 808 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 806 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 792 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 775 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 769 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 755 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 749 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 740 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 735 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 729 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 14 | 19 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 36 | 58 | 94 |
| High school | 27 | 24 | 51 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 17 | 25 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft city, Iowa | $31055 | $35625 | $15312 |
| Kossuth County, Iowa | $34562 | $41159 | $16598 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |