Bancroft, Minnesota

Bancroft: township in Freeborn County, Minnesota

About

Bancroft is a township located in the county of Freeborn in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 976 and a population density of 29 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 811 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Bancroft

Population 811 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County Freeborn County
Area 33.7 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.7016,-93.3552
Altitude 1,243 feet / 379 meters
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 16:57:22 (22nd April 2026)
Density 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -20.35% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Bancroft is located at 43°42'6"N 93°21'19"W (43.7016200, -93.3552100).

Bancroft map

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Weather

80°F
Sunny
5 to 15 mph SSE Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bancroft decreased by 20.35% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 976 - census
2011 845 -15.5% estimation process
2012 843 -0.24% estimation process
2013 839 -0.48% estimation process
2014 834 -0.6% estimation process
2015 831 -0.36% estimation process
2016 823 -0.97% estimation process
2017 829 0.72% estimation process
2018 825 -0.48% estimation process
2019 820 -0.61% estimation process
2020 811 -1.11% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Bancroft, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
173063 Riverland Community College Austin (MN) 55912-1473
154518 Waldorf University Forest City (IA) 50436-1713

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Bancroft, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
RDW Red Wing station 420 Levee Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Bancroft.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Albert Lea Post Office Albert Lea (MN) 56007

Other places with the same name (8)

  • Bancroft, Iowa human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 684 people.
  • Bancroft, West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 596 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 Freeborn County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Freeborn County , MN. (more)

City Name Population Title
Twin Lakes 837 Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America
Clarks Grove 694 City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States
Glenville 624 City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States
Albert Lea 547 City in Minnesota
Moscow 520 Unincorporated community in Freeborn County, Minnesota
Bath 421 Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota
Manchester 417 City in Minnesota
Geneva 409 City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States
Emmons 380 Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America
Hayward 371 City in Minnesota
London 307 Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America
Oakland 299 Unincorporated community in Freeborn County, Minnesota
Hollandale 298 Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America
Freeborn 272 Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota
Hartland 247 City in Minnesota, United States
Mansfield 228 Human settlement in United States of America