About Bancroft
Bancroft is a tiny community in southeastern Idaho with an estimated population of 314.
Officially, Bancroft is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 515 residents per square mile.
📰 Bancroft News Today
- Nolan Mecham Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Bancroft, ID - Post Register Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Threat prompts evacuation of North Gem School, massive law enforcement response Idaho State Journal · May 13
- Arthur Cos. expands in E. Idaho with grain facilities acquisition Capital Press · Mar 10
- Police say bomb threat at local high school was a hoax East Idaho News · May 13
- Schedule - North Gem Cowboys (Bancroft, ID) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bancroft Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Bancroft — but the Idaho one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🏫 Schools in Bancroft
- NORTH GEM ELEMENTARY
- NORTH GEM HIGH SCHOOL
- NORTH GEM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)314
Rank in state#149 of 198
Land area0.61 sq mi
Density515/sq mi
Coordinates42.7202, -111.8830