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La Crosse

Virginia · 614 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 $31,154. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,000. The poverty rate of 38.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
614
−1%since 2000
from 618 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
−7%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4926057198329451990201020202024La Crosse
2024550
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,154
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,938
+47%since 2000
from $13,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(239)
Black37.6%(231)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(119)
Asian1%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score81%(497)
Diversity Score
81
+24%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−54.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Crosse, Virginia?

La Crosse, Virginia has about 614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Crosse, Virginia earns about $31,154 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in La Crosse, Virginia?

About 7.6% 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 38.2% 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 53 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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