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La Crosse

Indiana · 555 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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La Crosse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $102,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
555
−1%since 2000
from 561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
975 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
−1%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4965445926396871990201020202024La Crosse
2024651
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,932
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,667
+43%since 2000
from $17,962 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score7.9%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(501)
Black1.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(13)
Diversity Score21.1%(117)
Diversity Score
21
+168%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+74%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Crosse, Indiana?

La Crosse, Indiana has about 555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Crosse, Indiana earns about $51,932 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 $102,500, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in La Crosse, Indiana?

About 10.0% 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 17.6% 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 114 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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