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Bancroft, MI
Village in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
Population
469
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
869
ZIP codes
0
Bancroft and its ZIP codes
Bancroft at a glance
- Bancroft is about 4.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Bancroft, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shiawassee County. PPP loans are for Bancroft.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,419
15,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$472M
FY 2026, $6,926 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bancroft, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
360
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
215
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 15°F
33.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bancroft, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Bancroft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VernonVillage | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| DurandCity | 4.6 mi | 2 |
| MorriceVillage | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| ByronVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| GainesVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| CorunnaCity | 7.9 mi | 3.2 |
| PerryCity | 8.7 mi | 2.6 |
| MiddletownCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| OwossoCity | 9.8 mi | 5.2 |
| LennonVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| ShaftsburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| ArgentineCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Swartz CreekCity | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| LaingsburgCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| LindenCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| FowlervilleVillage | 15 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bancroft, MI in?
- Bancroft is in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Bancroft, MI?
- About 469 people live in Bancroft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bancroft?
- Nearby places include Vernon (4.5 mi), Durand (4.6 mi), Morrice (6.7 mi), Byron (6.9 mi), Gaines (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023