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La Crosse

Indiana · 556 residents (2025 est.) · 0.569 sq mi
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La Crosse has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,107. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
651
+16%since 2000
from 561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,144 / sq mi
+27%since 2009
from 900 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:556 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4965445926396871990201020202024La Crosse
2024651
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.7%(50)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.2%(8)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.9%(58)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1913.2%(86)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.9%(97)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414%(91)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.4%(74)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(72)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.1%(40)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.2%(47)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,107
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,916
+67%since 2000
from $17,962 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
−9%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.0%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(537)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(14)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(601)
Black3.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(18)
Diversity Score
18
+154%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.5%(3)
Ancestry
German26.7%(174)
English17.4%(113)
Dutch13.4%(87)
Irish10.3%(67)
Polish6.6%(43)
Scottish3.7%(24)
Italian1.7%(11)
Greek1.5%(10)
American1.4%(9)
Welsh1.4%(9)
Swedish0.9%(6)
Russian0.8%(5)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Croatian0.6%(4)
Hungarian0.6%(4)
Swiss0.6%(4)
Norwegian0.5%(3)
Czech0.3%(2)
Danish0.3%(2)
Iranian0.3%(2)
Lithuanian0.3%(2)
Serbian0.3%(2)
French0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.3%(123)
Married42.3%(120)
Widowed2.1%(6)
Divorced12.3%(35)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(59)
Married47.8%(120)
Widowed8.4%(21)
Divorced20.3%(51)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Crosse, Indiana?

La Crosse, Indiana has about 651 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Crosse, Indiana earns about $74,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Crosse, Indiana expensive?

In La Crosse, Indiana, the median home is worth about $140,700, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in La Crosse, Indiana?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in La Crosse, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Crosse, Indiana?

About 12.6% of people in La Crosse, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Crosse, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, La Crosse, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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