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Bancroft, MI


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Bancroft, Michigan

Bancroft, Michigan is 21 miles SW of Flint, Michigan (center to center) and 64 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Shiawassee county. The population of the village is 616.

The People and Families of Bancroft

In Bancroft, about 60% of adults are married. Bancroft, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the village is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Bancroft.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bancroft had a median family income of $42,500.

Political Inclinations

Among Bancroft political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Bancroft Housing

Of the housing in Bancroft, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Bancroft are low by Michigan standards.

Commuting

In Bancroft, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bancroft strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Bancroft Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bancroft, MI

Comparing Bancroft to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men31
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Rents33
Housing Recently Built11
People Living Alone11
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