Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bancroft, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

469

Median Agei

34.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.3%414

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%21

Two or More

3.6%17

Other

3.2%15

Black

0.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%14

High School Diploma

31%88

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%23

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%35

Associate's Degree

23.2%66

Bachelor's Degree

7.4%21

Master's Degree

3.5%10

Professional Degree

0.4%1

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

11.3%

Graduate+

3.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$135,600

Median Renti

$944

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71%125

Renter-Occupied

29%51

Total Units

200

Homeownership

71%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%9

$50K–$100K

23.2%29

$100K–$150K

25.6%32

$150K–$200K

22.4%28

$200K–$300K

9.6%12

$300K–$500K

12%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

2.5%5

1990–1999

6%12

1980–1989

2%4

1970–1979

10.5%21

1960–1969

10%20

1950–1959

3.5%7

1940–1949

10%20

1939 or earlier

55.5%111

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79%139

Electricity

10.2%18

Fuel Oil

8%14

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%3

Wood

1.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,000

Mean Household Incomei

$104,496

Per Capita Incomei

$38,386

Poverty Ratei

9.8%

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

252

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%5

$10K–$15K

1.1%2

$15K–$20K

5.7%10

$20K–$25K

2.8%5

$25K–$30K

0.6%1

$30K–$35K

7.4%13

$35K–$40K

5.7%10

$40K–$45K

3.4%6

$45K–$50K

5.1%9

$50K–$60K

8%14

$60K–$75K

5.1%9

$75K–$100K

5.7%10

$100K–$125K

13.6%24

$125K–$150K

8%14

$150K–$200K

10.8%19

$200K+

14.2%25

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.4%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

244

Avg. Commutei

34.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

250

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

29(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured