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La Crosse

Florida · 316 residents · 4.629 sq mi
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La Crosse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,786. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 173 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
+121%since 2000
from 143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+121%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−3%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
921852793734661990201020202024La Crosse
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,786
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,020
+76%since 2000
from $13,633 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information34%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing12.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$1,080
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(102)
Black20.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.7%(77)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(186)
Black14.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(53)
Asian1.9%(6)
Other2.8%(9)
Diversity Score69.9%(221)
Diversity Score
70
+30%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+3%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+40.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.4%
−64.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
Female
44.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.2%
−59.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Crosse, Florida?

La Crosse, Florida has about 316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Crosse, Florida?

The typical household in La Crosse, Florida earns about $51,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Crosse, Florida expensive?

In La Crosse, Florida, the median home is worth about $105,800, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in La Crosse, Florida?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Crosse, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Crosse, Florida?

About 17.4% of people in La Crosse, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Crosse, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, La Crosse, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 193 residents, a change of about 157 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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