La Crosse is a town located in LaPorte County Indiana. La Crosse has a 2024 population of 559. La Crosse is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 575 in 2020.
The average household income in La Crosse is $66,455 with a poverty rate of 18.13%. The median age in La Crosse is 36.6 years: 36.9 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Crosse was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 93.84% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 2.99% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 2.46% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.35% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 221 | 2.57 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Married | 93 | 2.82 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 60 | 1.08 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Female | 36 | 3.31 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Male | 32 | 3.81 | 100 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 8.47% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 6.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 6.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 3.7% |
| High School Graduate | 209 | 55.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 2.38% |
| Some College | 64 | 16.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 357 | 316 | 35 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,125 | $0 | $40,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,250 | $0 | $41,250 |
| High School Graduate | $44,083 | $63,125 | $42,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,955 | $48,295 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,989 | $51,750 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $26,875 | $81,250 | $22,813 |
$42,989
Average Earnings
$51,750
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.33% of La Crosse residents speak only English, while 15.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 76 | 14.73% |
| Black | 17 | 13 | 76.47% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 8 | 44.44% |
| Multiple | 14 | 4 | 28.57% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
18.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.71%
Male Poverty Rate
25.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Crosse is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Crosse is White, with 14.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.5% |
| High School | 11.48% |
| Some College | 7.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.09% |
| Male Employed | 5.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,229 | $71,199 |
| Households | $59,464 | $66,455 |
| Married Families | $75,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,500 | $47,785 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 6.98% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.64%
Born in La Crosse
93.84%
Native Born
6.16%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
4.75%
Naturalized
93.84% of La Crosse residents were born in the United States, with 77.64% having been born in Indiana. 1.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 539 | -4 | -0.74% |
| 2028 | 543 | -4 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 547 | -4 | -0.73% |
| 2026 | 551 | -4 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 555 | -4 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 559 | -4 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 563 | -6 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 569 | -4 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 573 | -2 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 575 | 62 | 12.09% |
| 2019 | 513 | -4 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 517 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 518 | -4 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 522 | -3 | -0.57% |
| 2015 | 525 | -5 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 530 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 529 | -5 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 534 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 535 | -5 | -0.93% |
| 2010 | 540 | 0 | 0% |