Bancroft, KY is a small town located in Hardin County with a population of 516 as of 2019. The population density in Bancroft is 3,362 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include The Lakeside Bar and Grill, an old-fashioned diner that has been serving quality food since 1976, and Bowling Green Tire & Auto Service providing auto repairs and maintenance. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing in nearby Barren River Lake and golfing at the Par 72 course at Western Hills Golf Course. Other local organizations include the Chamber of Commerce which supports local businesses, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America providing afterschool activities for children. Local sporting events are held at Freedom Field including baseball tournaments during summer months.
The population in Bancroft is 516. There are 3,395 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bancroft is 53.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bancroft is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bancroft
- 62.8% are married
- 6.0% are divorced
- 35.4% are married with children
- 3.5% have children, but are single
Race in Bancroft
- 86.0% are White
- 3.6% are Black
- 5.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 4.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander