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 |
| Altitude : | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 13:36:51 (23rd April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 25011 |
| Density : | 1,589 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bancroft is located at 38°30'34"N 81°50'23"W (38.5095300, -81.8398500).
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Demographics
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
Schools in Bancroft
College & universities near Bancroft, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 419420 | Putnam Career and Technical Center | Eleanor (WV) | 25070-0640 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bancroft, WV
| 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 |
Post offices near Bancroft
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bancr Post Office | Bancroft (WV) | 25011 |
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- 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.
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- 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 |
