Bancroft, Nebraska
Village · Population 494 · #198 in Nebraska
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About Bancroft
Set in the northeastern part of Nebraska, Bancroft is a tiny community, home to 494 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Bancroft is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,335 residents per square mile.
📰 Bancroft News Today
- Fred W. Bassett Obituary April 23, 2026 - Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home · Apr 23
- Poetry and how it connects us a focus of Neihardt Spring Conference Nebraska Examiner · Apr 20
- Former Nebraska teacher sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting student KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Apr 2
- Former Nebraska high school teacher sentenced in sexual assault case KETV · Apr 2
- 23-year-old Nebraska man charged with attempted murder KTIV · Sep 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bancroft Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Bancroft — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- John G Neihardt State Historic Site · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bancroft
- Bancroft Historical Marker reviews ★
- Bancroft Park reviews ★
- The Sacred Hoop Prayer Garden · Garden reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bancroft
- BANCROFT-ROSALIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BANCROFT-ROSALIE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)494
Rank in state#198 of 528
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density1,335/sq mi
Coordinates42.0104, -96.5735