Bancroft, Michigan

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Bancroft, Michigan
Village of Bancroft
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Location within Shiawassee County
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Bancroft
Location within the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°52′36″N84°03′57″W / 42.87667°N 84.06583°W / 42.87667; -84.06583
Country United States
State Michigan
County Shiawassee
Township Shiawassee
Platted 1877
Incorporated1883
Government
  Type Village council
  PresidentBrian Barnum
   Clerk Ashley Goodrich
   Treasurer Linda Sedlock
Area
[1]
  Total0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
  Land0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
853 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total484
  Density817.57/sq mi (315.91/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48414
Area code 989
FIPS code 26-05080 [3]
GNIS feature ID2398026 [2]
Website Official website

Bancroft is a village in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 545 at the 2010 census. The village is located within Shiawassee Township. [4]

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History

Bancroft was platted in 1877 when the railroad was extended to that point. [5] The settlement took its name from the Bancroft Mining Company. [6] A post office has been in operation in Bancroft since 1877. [7] The village of Bancroft was incorporated in 1883. [8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.58 square miles (1.50 km2), all land. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 387
1890 64265.9%
1900 528−17.8%
1910 5432.8%
1920 529−2.6%
1930 439−17.0%
1940 58132.3%
1950 6155.9%
1960 6363.4%
1970 72413.8%
1980 618−14.6%
1990 599−3.1%
2000 6162.8%
2010 545−11.5%
2020 484−11.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]

2010 census

As of the census [10] of 2010, there were 545 people, 191 households, and 142 families residing in the village. The population density was 939.7 inhabitants per square mile (362.8/km2). There were 214 housing units at an average density of 369.0 per square mile (142.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 191 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.7% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the village was 35.9 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 9.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 616 people, 203 households, and 158 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,049.4 inhabitants per square mile (405.2/km2). There were 218 housing units at an average density of 371.4 per square mile (143.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.43% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 3.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 203 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,538, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $35,972 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,451. About 8.5% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

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References

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  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bancroft, Michigan
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