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Bancroft, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Population
479
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,155
ZIP codes
0
Bancroft and its ZIP codes
Bancroft at a glance
- Bancroft is about 27 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Bancroft.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,424
480,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136B
FY 2026, $173,940 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bancroft, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,111
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,982
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Bancroft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Old Brownsboro PlaceCity | 0.3 mi | 0.1 |
| ThornhillCity | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Graymoor-DevondaleCity | 0.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Spring ValleyCity | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| CrossgateCity | 1 mi | 0.1 |
| PlantationCity | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| BarbourmeadeCity | 1.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Glenview ManorCity | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| BriarwoodCity | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| NorthfieldCity | 1.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Hills and DalesCity | 1.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Goose CreekCity | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Murray HillCity | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Langdon PlaceCity | 1.4 mi | 0.2 |
| WestwoodCity | 1.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Glenview HillsCity | 1.6 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bancroft, KY in?
- Bancroft is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Bancroft, KY?
- About 479 people live in Bancroft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bancroft?
- Nearby places include Old Brownsboro Place (0.3 mi), Thornhill (0.7 mi), Graymoor-Devondale (0.8 mi), Spring Valley (0.9 mi), Crossgate (1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023