La Crosse Population

2010–2026

1,214

2026 projection

4.1% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for La Crosse. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,214-110.90%
20251,225+60.49%
20241,219-30.25%
20231,222-423.32%
20221,264+30.24%
20211,261-50.39%
20201,266-40.31%
20191,270-110.86%
20181,281+20.16%
20171,279+40.31%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

La Crosse has a population change higher than Rush County, and lower than Kansas and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • La Crosse−3.0%
  • Rush County−3.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

La Crosse Demographics

47.8median age

Median age

Female49.2 yrs
Male44.3 yrs

Adults

978
347 seniors (65+) · 35% of adults631 other adults

Sex

Female 53.3% · 615Male 46.7% · 539

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 12 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

La Crosse Income

$53,750median household income

Median household income

$53,750

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,046

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

8.1%

About 1 in 12 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

La Crosse Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%47%41%
Never married21%27%15%
Divorced15%8%22%
Widowed18%16%20%
Separated2%2%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201