La Crosse is a city located in Rush County Kansas. La Crosse has a 2024 population of 1,194. La Crosse is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,252 in 2020.
The average household income in La Crosse is $74,532 with a poverty rate of 5.8%. The median age in La Crosse is 49.1 years: 49.5 years for males, and 49.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Crosse was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 895 | 82.79% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 14.25% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.11% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 538 | 1.89 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.07 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Married | 199 | 2.71 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 40 | 3.08 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 12 | 4 | 25 | 75 |
2.72
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
72.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 10.5% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 6.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 184 | 22.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 5.49% |
| High School Graduate | 251 | 30.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 3.17% |
| Some College | 170 | 20.76% |
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 | 710 | 623 | 218 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 57 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 54 | 7 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,000 | $64,792 | $41,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,589 | $28,333 | $27,031 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,288 | $40,000 | $28,125 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $48,971 | $18,393 |
$35,288
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$28,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.46% of La Crosse residents speak only English, while 8.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 830 | 33 | 3.98% |
| Multiple | 153 | 18 | 11.76% |
| Native | 12 | 8 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 6 | 8.33% |
5.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.01%
Male Poverty Rate
7.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Crosse is Native, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Crosse is White, with 3.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.52% |
| High School | 5.96% |
| Some College | 5.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,125 | $103,633 |
| Households | $50,872 | $74,532 |
| Married Families | $81,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $45,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
104
Number of Veterans
94
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 38 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 63 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 12.29% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
0.3%
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
73.17%
Born in La Crosse
97.32%
Native Born
2.68%
Foreign Born
2.04%
Non Citizen
0.65%
Naturalized
97.32% of La Crosse residents were born in the United States, with 73.17% having been born in Kansas. 2.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,123 | -14 | -1.23% |
| 2028 | 1,137 | -14 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 1,151 | -15 | -1.29% |
| 2026 | 1,166 | -14 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 1,180 | -14 | -1.17% |
| 2024 | 1,194 | -15 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 1,209 | -44 | -3.51% |
| 2022 | 1,253 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 1,250 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 1,252 | 37 | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 1,215 | -17 | -1.38% |
| 2018 | 1,232 | -5 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,237 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 1,238 | -19 | -1.51% |
| 2015 | 1,257 | -25 | -1.95% |
| 2014 | 1,282 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 1,289 | -12 | -0.92% |
| 2012 | 1,301 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 1,302 | -43 | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 1,345 | 0 | 0% |