Bancroft, Kentucky

Bancroft is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1970.[3] The population was 494 at the 2010 census.[4]

Bancroft, Kentucky
Location of Bancroft in Jefferson County, Kentucky
Bancroft
Location within the state of Kentucky
Bancroft
Bancroft (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N 85°36′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyJefferson
Area
  Total0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)
  Land0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
600 ft (183 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total494
  Estimate 
(2019)[2]
512
  Density3,368.42/sq mi (1,302.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
40222
FIPS code21-03376
GNIS feature ID1699785
Websitecityofbancroftky.org

Geography

Bancroft is located in northeastern Jefferson County at 38°16′55″N 85°36′45″W (38.281970, -85.612437).[5] It is bordered to the north by Old Brownsboro Place, to the south by Graymoor-Devondale, and to the east and west by Louisville. It is 10 miles (16 km) east of downtown Louisville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Bancroft has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
1980725
1990582−19.7%
2000536−7.9%
2010494−7.8%
2019 (est.)512[2]3.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 536 people, 199 households, and 172 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,165.6 people per square mile (1,217.4/km2). There were 202 housing units at an average density of 1,193.0 per square mile (458.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.11% White, 5.22% African American, 3.54% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% of the population.

There were 199 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.4% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.1% were non-families. 12.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 36.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $79,244, and the median income for a family was $85,230. Males had a median income of $60,893 versus $37,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $37,746. None of the families and 0.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Bancroft, Kentucky". Accessed 15 July 2013.
  4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Bancroft city, Kentucky". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.


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