French Island is a CDP located in La Crosse County Wisconsin. French Island has a 2024 population of 4,276. French Island is currently growing at a rate of 0.12% annually but its population has decreased by -0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,318 in 2020.
The average household income in French Island is $81,798 with a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median age in French Island is 44.6 years: 52.1 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of French Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,962 | 92.87% |
| Two or more races | 157 | 3.68% |
| Asian | 86 | 2.02% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 0.89% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,964 | 2.16 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 990 | 2.57 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 701 | 1.33 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Female | 163 | 2.82 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Male | 110 | 2.81 | 100 | 0 |
2.54
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 1.28% |
| Associates Degree | 299 | 8.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 599 | 17.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 331 | 9.85% |
| High School Graduate | 1,398 | 41.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 690 | 20.54% |
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 | 3,106 | 3,063 | 764 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 125 | 114 |
| Asian | 86 | 86 | 42 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 91.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,691 | $48,152 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,688 | $102,578 | $113,304 |
| High School Graduate | $29,856 | $37,633 | $20,888 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,526 | $43,438 | $36,563 |
| Some College | $44,618 | $50,284 | $37,917 |
$42,526
Average Earnings
$43,438
Average Male
$36,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.4% of French Island residents speak only English, while 1.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,960 | 442 | 11.16% |
| Multiple | 157 | 104 | 66.24% |
12.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.51%
Male Poverty Rate
15.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in French Island is Multiple, with 66.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in French Island is White, with 11.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.59% |
| Some College | 11.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 20.31% |
| Male Employed | 1.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,991 | $104,186 |
| Households | $59,574 | $81,798 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,612 | $36,206 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
260
Number of Veterans
260
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 119 |
| 75+ | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 6.91% |
| Other Race | 23 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
73.72%
Born in French Island
96.3%
Native Born
3.7%
Foreign Born
3.7%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.3% of French Island residents were born in the United States, with 73.72% having been born in Wisconsin. 3.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,276 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2023 | 4,271 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 4,266 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 4,281 | -37 | -0.86% |
| 2020 | 4,318 | -23 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 4,341 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 4,360 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 4,370 | -22 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 4,392 | -5 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 4,397 | 13 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 4,384 | 23 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 4,361 | 24 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 4,337 | 47 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 4,290 | 83 | 1.97% |
| 2010 | 4,207 | 0 | 0% |