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La Crosse

Kansas · 1,342 residents · 1.036 sq mi
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La Crosse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,700. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,342
−2%since 2000
from 1,376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,295 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+5%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024La Crosse
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,435 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,146
+28%since 2000
from $17,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+35%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,341)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(19)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(60)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,286)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(38)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.8%(24)
Diversity Score12.1%(163)
Diversity Score
12
+180%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Crosse, Kansas?

La Crosse, Kansas has about 1,342 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Crosse, Kansas earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Crosse, Kansas expensive?

In La Crosse, Kansas, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in La Crosse, Kansas?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in La Crosse, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Crosse, Kansas?

About 15.2% of people in La Crosse, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Crosse, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Crosse, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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