La Crosse is a city located in La Crosse County Wisconsin. La Crosse has a 2024 population of 50,878. It is also the county seat of La Crosse County. La Crosse is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -3.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,673 in 2020.
The average household income in La Crosse is $71,736 with a poverty rate of 21.02%. The median age in La Crosse is 30 years: 30.9 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Crosse was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,480 | 89.31% |
| Asian | 2,089 | 4.01% |
| Two or more races | 1,886 | 3.62% |
| Black or African American | 1,109 | 2.13% |
| Other race | 314 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 152 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.02% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,662 | 2.1 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Non Family | 13,248 | 1.5 | 32 | 68 |
| Married | 6,340 | 2.95 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Female | 1,809 | 2.83 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Male | 1,265 | 3.03 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
46.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 845 | 2.77% |
| Associates Degree | 3,857 | 12.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,157 | 20.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,550 | 14.94% |
| High School Graduate | 8,005 | 26.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 589 | 1.93% |
| Some College | 6,455 | 21.19% |
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 | 27,485 | 26,255 | 9,954 |
| Asian | 1,178 | 1,097 | 446 |
| 2+ Races | 769 | 769 | 155 |
| Black | 533 | 478 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 507 | 450 | 89 |
| Other Race | 151 | 135 | 26 |
| Native American | 97 | 86 | 6 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,085 | $56,544 | $48,841 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,576 | $66,181 | $61,094 |
| High School Graduate | $33,477 | $34,493 | $32,596 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,804 | $32,200 | $15,290 |
| Overall | $42,341 | $45,219 | $39,589 |
| Some College | $38,566 | $44,043 | $32,749 |
$42,341
Average Earnings
$45,219
Average Male
$39,589
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.56% of La Crosse residents speak only English, while 5.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,055 | 8,779 | 20.88% |
| Black | 1,028 | 503 | 48.93% |
| Asian | 2,006 | 319 | 15.9% |
| Multiple | 1,837 | 281 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,177 | 197 | 16.74% |
| Native | 150 | 93 | 62% |
| Other | 278 | 56 | 20.14% |
21.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.6%
Male Poverty Rate
22.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Crosse is Native, with 62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Crosse is Multiple, with 15.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.95% |
| High School | 13.62% |
| Some College | 10.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.08% |
| Female Employed | 20.99% |
| Male Employed | 11.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,566 | $98,659 |
| Households | $51,836 | $71,736 |
| Married Families | $94,706 | $119,684 |
| Non Families | $37,577 | $50,717 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.2%
Male Marriage Rate
27.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,624
Number of Veterans
2,341
Male Veterans
283
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 813 |
| First Gulf War | 663 |
| Second Gulf War | 547 |
| Korea | 207 |
| World War II | 128 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 709 |
| 75+ | 657 |
| 35 to 54 | 464 |
| 55 to 64 | 432 |
| 18 to 34 | 362 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,559 | 6.29% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 3.25% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.11% |
| Black | 11 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 9 | 8.26% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
70.81%
Born in La Crosse
97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
97.4% of La Crosse residents were born in the United States, with 70.81% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 48,635 | -448 | -0.91% |
| 2028 | 49,083 | -449 | -0.91% |
| 2027 | 49,532 | -449 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 49,981 | -448 | -0.89% |
| 2025 | 50,429 | -449 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 50,878 | -449 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 51,327 | -49 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 51,376 | 376 | 0.74% |
| 2021 | 51,000 | -1,673 | -3.18% |
| 2020 | 52,673 | 1,394 | 2.72% |
| 2019 | 51,279 | -285 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 51,564 | -205 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 51,769 | -108 | -0.21% |
| 2016 | 51,877 | -177 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 52,054 | -112 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 52,166 | 262 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 51,904 | -69 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 51,973 | 741 | 1.45% |
| 2011 | 51,232 | -141 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 51,373 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 51,818 | 815 | 1.6% |
| 1990 | 51,003 | 2,656 | 5.49% |
| 1980 | 48,347 | -1,939 | -3.86% |
| 1970 | 50,286 | 2,711 | 5.7% |
| 1960 | 47,575 | 40 | 0.08% |
| 1950 | 47,535 | 4,828 | 11.3% |
| 1940 | 42,707 | 3,093 | 7.81% |
| 1930 | 39,614 | 9,193 | 30.22% |
| 1920 | 30,421 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 1910 | 30,417 | 1,522 | 5.27% |
| 1900 | 28,895 | 3,805 | 15.17% |
| 1890 | 25,090 | 10,585 | 72.97% |
| 1880 | 14,505 | 6,720 | 86.32% |
| 1870 | 7,785 | 3,925 | 101.68% |
| 1860 | 3,860 | -44,775 | -92.06% |