Bancroft
Village in Cuming County, Nebraska
Bancroft is a village in Cuming County, Nebraska, with 496 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,339 ft (408 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rosalie, 4.5 miles NE.
- 496residents (2020 Census)
- 1,339 ftelevation · 408 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 1,341 / sq mipopulation density
- 68004ZIP code
About Bancroft
Bancroft is a village in Cuming County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 496 as of the 2020 census.
John Neihardt, who later became Nebraska's poet laureate, lived in Bancroft for twenty years and wrote many of his works there. His study is preserved at the John G. Neihardt State Historic Site in the village.
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Living in Bancroft
- Median household income
- $50,833
- Median home value
- $122,500
- Median rent
- $826/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Bancroft had 496 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 496 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,341 per sq mi (518 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bancroft at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Cuming County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 496 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0104° N, 96.5735° W |
| ZIP code | 68004 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3103005 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bancroft
- Rosalie4.5 mi NE
- Lyons7.3 mi SE
- Pender9.9 mi NW
- Walthill10.4 mi NE
- Macy12.9 mi NE
- Thurston13.1 mi NW
- Oakland13.3 mi SE
- Beemer13.3 mi SW
- West Point13.7 mi SW
- Winnebago16.6 mi N
- Decatur16.7 mi E
- Wisner17.6 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Bancroft
What county is Bancroft in?
Bancroft is in Cuming County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Bancroft, NE?
496 people lived in Bancroft at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bancroft, NE?
The ZIP code of Bancroft is 68004.
What is the elevation of Bancroft?
1,339 feet (408 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bancroft?
Rosalie (4.5 mi), Lyons (7.3 mi), Pender (9.9 mi), Walthill (10.4 mi), Macy (12.9 mi).
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