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La Crosse

Virginia · 604 residents · 1.223 sq mi
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La Crosse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,500. 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 is $86,300. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
604
−2%since 2000
from 618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
494 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−3%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4926057198329451990201020202024La Crosse
2024550
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,643 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,820
+10%since 2000
from $13,532 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+4%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(327)
Black42.7%(264)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(18)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(405)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(282)
Black31.1%(188)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(124)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.3%(14)
Diversity Score81.2%(490)
Diversity Score
81
+24%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Crosse, Virginia?

La Crosse, Virginia has about 604 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Crosse, Virginia earns about $34,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Crosse, Virginia expensive?

In La Crosse, Virginia, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in La Crosse, Virginia?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in La Crosse, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Crosse, Virginia?

About 27.0% of people in La Crosse, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Crosse, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, La Crosse, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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