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LaCrosse

Washington · 297 residents · 0.854 sq mi
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LaCrosse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,955. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,600. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
297
−22%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
348 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.1
+35%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2452923393864331990201020202024LaCrosse
2024357
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,955
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,984
+20%since 2000
from $16,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction40.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+88%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(271)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(10)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other20.8%(62)
Diversity Score44.2%(131)
Diversity Score
44
+2021%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in LaCrosse, Washington?

LaCrosse, Washington has about 297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in LaCrosse, Washington?

The typical household in LaCrosse, Washington earns about $28,955 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 $105,600, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in LaCrosse, Washington?

About 37.4% 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 19.3% of people in LaCrosse, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has LaCrosse, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, LaCrosse, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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