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LaCrosse

Washington · 287 residents (2025 est.) · 0.854 sq mi
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LaCrosse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,621. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,700. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 66% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
357
−6%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.9
+39%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:287 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2452923393864331990201020202024LaCrosse
2024357
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,621
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,893 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,924
+32%since 2000
from $16,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−2%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction42.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+73%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(355)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(234)
Black1.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.9%(71)
Diversity Score64.2%(229)
Diversity Score
64
+2987%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% 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%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2012
from 27.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2017
from 49.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in LaCrosse, Washington?

LaCrosse, Washington has about 357 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in LaCrosse, Washington?

The typical household in LaCrosse, Washington earns about $33,621 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is LaCrosse, Washington expensive?

In LaCrosse, Washington, the median home is worth about $112,700, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in LaCrosse, Washington?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in LaCrosse, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in LaCrosse, Washington?

About 19.2% of people in LaCrosse, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has LaCrosse, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, LaCrosse, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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