Bancroft, West Virginia
Bancroft: town in West Virginia, United States
About
Bancroft is a town located in the county of Putnam in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 587 and a population density of 1,565 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 596 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bancroft
| Population | 596 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Putnam County |
| Area | 0.38 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5095,-81.8399 |
| Altitude | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 05:02:28 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 25011 |
| Density | 1,589 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Bancroft is located at 38°30'34"N 81°50'23"W (38.5095300, -81.8398500).
Bancroft map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Bancroft increased by 1.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 587 | - | census |
| 2011 | 592 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 596 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 596 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 597 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 596 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 594 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 594 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 592 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 591 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 596 | 0.84% | estimation process |
People born in Bancroft (1)
American politician Brady Paxton was born in Bancroft
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bancroft, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419420 | Putnam Career and Technical Center | Eleanor (WV) | 25070-0640 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bancroft, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bancroft.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bancr Post Office | Bancroft (WV) | 25011 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Bancroft, Minnesota township in Freeborn County, Minnesota with a population of 811 people.
- Bancroft, Iowa human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 684 people.
- Bancroft, Kentucky human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 511 people.
- Bancroft, Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 494 people.
- Bancroft, Nebraska village in Nebraska with a population of 470 people.
- Bancroft, Idaho city in Caribou County, Idaho, United States with a population of 394 people.
- Bancroft, Maine town of the United States with a population of 65 people.
- Bancroft, South Dakota town in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 19 people.
Other cities in Putnam County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Putnam County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Teays Valley | 13,175 | Census designated place |
| Hurricane | 6,389 | City in West Virginia |
| Eleanor | 1,579 | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Buffalo | 1,263 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Poca | 963 | City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America |