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Bancroft, WI
Census-designated place in Portage County, Wisconsin.
Population
673
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
132
ZIP codes
0
Bancroft and its ZIP codes
Bancroft at a glance
- The median household income is $77,059, close to the Wisconsin median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,200 (63% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $840 a month.
Local data for Bancroft, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bancroft, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,059
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$98,200
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
88.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (269), German Americans (182), Polish Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Portage County. PPP loans are for Bancroft.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,840
33,442 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$461M
FY 2026, $6,548 per person
How people get to work
Bancroft, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bancroft, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
461
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
45
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bancroft, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Bancroft
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlmondVillage | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| PlainfieldVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.6 |
| PloverVillage | 10 mi | 10.6 |
| WhitingVillage | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| HancockVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Lake WazeechaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| Amherst JunctionVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| AmherstVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Park RidgeVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Lake CamelotCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| BironVillage | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| Stevens PointCity | 15 mi | 17.3 |
| NelsonvilleVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| Wild RoseVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake SherwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Wisconsin RapidsCity | 17 mi | 13.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bancroft, WI in?
- Bancroft is in Portage County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Bancroft, WI?
- About 673 people live in Bancroft, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bancroft?
- Nearby places include Almond (6.2 mi), Plainfield (7.1 mi), Plover (10 mi), Whiting (12 mi), Hancock (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023