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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Crosse

Wisconsin · 51,818 residents · 21.711 sq mi
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La Crosse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,103. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $83,200. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

51,818
+2%since 1990
from 51,003 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,387 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 2,349 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.1
+3%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
51K51K52K52K53K1990201020202024La Crosse
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,103
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,947 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,650
+62%since 1990
from $10,898 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$449
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
50.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 49.6% in 1990
49.1% rent
2.7
+11%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(47,841)
Black0.7%(370)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(456)
Asian4.8%(2,424)
Diversity Score16.7%(8,497)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(47,158)
Black1.5%(775)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(592)
Asian4.6%(2,391)
Diversity Score17.4%(9,042)
17
+5%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 12.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Crosse, Wisconsin?

La Crosse, Wisconsin has about 51,818 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Crosse, Wisconsin earns about $31,103 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Crosse, Wisconsin expensive?

In La Crosse, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $83,200, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in La Crosse, Wisconsin?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in La Crosse, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Crosse, Wisconsin?

About 17.2% of people in La Crosse, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Crosse, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, La Crosse, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 815 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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