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Bancroft, NE
Village in Cuming County, Nebraska.
Population
593
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,604
ZIP codes
0
Bancroft and its ZIP codes
Bancroft at a glance
- Bancroft is about 62 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,833, 34% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,500 (49% below Nebraska) and median rent is $826 a month.
Local data for Bancroft, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bancroft, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,833
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$122,500
Median rent
$826/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (322), Swedish Americans (49), Irish Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cuming County. PPP loans are for Bancroft.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,961
3,865 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,462
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.9M
FY 2026, $9,421 per person
How people get to work
Bancroft, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.5%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bancroft, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
433
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 11°F
29.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bancroft, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Bancroft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RosalieVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| LyonsCity | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| PenderVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| WalthillVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| MacyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| ThurstonVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| OaklandCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BeemerVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| West PointCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| WinnebagoVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| DecaturVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| WisnerCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| CraigVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| UehlingVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| EmersonVillage | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| HomerVillage | 22 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bancroft, NE in?
- Bancroft is in Cuming County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Bancroft, NE?
- About 593 people live in Bancroft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bancroft?
- Nearby places include Rosalie (4.4 mi), Lyons (7.5 mi), Pender (9.7 mi), Walthill (10 mi), Macy (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023