North Iowa Reporter

40.8 percent of Bancroft residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was greater than the statewide total of 32.4 percent for this demographic group. In 2017 the total Bancroft population reached 537.

Out of 318 people who had a job, all belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	219	40.8
Employed	318	59.2
Employed in civilian labor force	318	59.2
Employed in armed forces	0	0