La Crosse County PUMA, WI

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2024 Population

120,488

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

37.5

1.08% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

12.4%

0.299% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$73,013

3.27% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$257,000

5.67% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

62,227

2.1% 1-year growth

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6.67% of the households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2,534 degrees awarded in 2024), Western Technical College (1,408 degrees), and Viterbo University (975 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was $257,000, and the homeownership rate was 62.2%.

Most people in La Crosse County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

La Crosse County PUMA, WI borders Goodhue, Wabasha & Winona Counties PUMA, MN, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN, Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI, and Monroe, Vernon, Juneau & Crawford Counties PUMA, WI.

United States Minnesota Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

La Crosse County PUMA, WI is home to a population of 120k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.02% of La Crosse County PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.64k people).

In 2024, there were 19.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in La Crosse County PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.42k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.13k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are Hmong (2,811 households), Spanish (2,390 households), and German (332 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,986

Women

50.6%

59,491

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 120,477 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in La Crosse County PUMA, WI.

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Citizenship

99.3%

2024 Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.3% of La Crosse County PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in La Crosse County PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Crosse County PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 306
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.42k ± 356
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.13k ± 488

2.71%

Hispanic Population

3.27k people

2.71% of the people in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are hispanic (3.27k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in La Crosse County PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Laos
743 ± 667 people
Thailand
734 ± 663 people
Philippines
185 ± 334 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of La Crosse County PUMA, WI was Laos, the natal country of 743 La Crosse County PUMA, WI residents, followed by Thailand with 734 and Philippines with 185.

Foreign-Born Population

3.02%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.64k people

2.93%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.52k people

As of 2024, 3.02% of La Crosse County PUMA, WI residents (3.64k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was 2.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in La Crosse County PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Hmong
2,811 households (2.45%)
Spanish
2,390 households (2.08%)
German
332 households (0.289%)

6.67% of the households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was Hmong. 2.45% of the households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI reported speaking Hmong at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,404 ± 287
Gulf War (2001-)
1,296 ± 249
Gulf War (1990s)
1,267 ± 359

La Crosse County PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in La Crosse County PUMA, WI.

Health

95.6% of the population of La Crosse County PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 58.3% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

1,134 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,134 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.36%

Uninsured

58.3%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Crosse County PUMA, WI declined by 4.48% from 4.57% to 4.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in La Crosse County PUMA, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of La Crosse County PUMA, WI employs 62.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in La Crosse County PUMA, WI were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,347 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,171 people), and Construction (3,403 people), and the highest paying industries were Wired telecommunications carriers ($232,602), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($189,087), and Offices of dentists ($108,925).

Males in La Crosse County PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,990. The income inequality in La Crosse County PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,914

Women

49.7%

31,313

Men

50.3%

The workforce of La Crosse County PUMA, WI in 2024 was 62,227 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in La Crosse County PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

62.2k

2024 Value

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 2.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in La Crosse County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 60.9k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Crosse County PUMA, WI, are Registered nurses (2,288 people), Customer service representatives (1,725 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,633 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of La Crosse County PUMA, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

62.2k

2024 Value

2.1%

1 Year growth

± 2.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in La Crosse County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 2.1%, from 60.9k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Crosse County PUMA, WI, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,347 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,171 people), and Construction (3,403 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of La Crosse County PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in La Crosse County PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,327

Median earning men ± $1,465

$38,207

Median earning women ± $1,565

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($74,219), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,394), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,828).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($56,850), Public Administration ($56,270), and Information ($54,063).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for La Crosse County PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in La Crosse County PUMA, WI awarded 4,981 degrees. The student population of La Crosse County PUMA, WI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,585 male students and 9,647 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are White (4,301 and 86.8%), Hispanic or Latino (191 and 3.85%), Two or More Races (169 and 3.41%), and Asian (131 and 2.64%).

The largest universities in La Crosse County PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2,534 and 50.9%), Western Technical College (1,408 and 28.3%), and Viterbo University (975 and 19.6%).

The most popular majors in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are Registered Nursing (300 and 6.02%), General Biological Sciences (262 and 5.26%), and General Business Administration & Management (246 and 4.94%).

The median tuition costs are $33,500 for private four year colleges, and $8,333 and $17,780 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in La Crosse County PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 16,232 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 16,232 students enrolled in La Crosse County PUMA, WI, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,708 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
239 degrees awarded
General Psychology
218 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
203 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was General Biological Sciences with 239 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in La Crosse County PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
2,534 degrees awarded
Western Technical College
1,408 degrees awarded
Viterbo University
975 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with 2,534 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,819 men were awarded degrees from institutions in La Crosse County PUMA, WI, which is 0.575 times less than the 3,162 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,301 degrees mean that there were 22.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 191 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,737) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($2,060) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.417% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.341% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of La Crosse County PUMA, WI in 2024 were Some college (27.1k), High School or Equivalent (23.1k), and Bachelors Degree (21.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was $257,000 in 2024, which is 0.772 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $243,200 to $257,000, a 5.67% increase. The homeownership rate in La Crosse County PUMA, WI is 62.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in La Crosse County PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in La Crosse County PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$257,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,370

$32,012

Median Property Taxes

±$1,260

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In La Crosse County PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in La Crosse County PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.2%

Homeownership

2024

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62.2% of the housing units in La Crosse County PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in La Crosse County PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,013

Median Household Income

± $2,790

51.5k

Number of Households

± 1,774

In 2024, the median household income of the 51.5k households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI grew to $73,013 from the previous year's value of $70,704.

The following chart displays the households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.458

2024 Wage GINI in La Crosse County PUMA, WI

0.468

2023 Wage GINI in La Crosse County PUMA, WI

In 2024, the income inequality in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.28% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for La Crosse County PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in La Crosse County PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in La Crosse County PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.5%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (6.82%)

In 2024, 75.5% of workers in La Crosse County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in La Crosse County PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in La Crosse County PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in La Crosse County PUMA, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Crosse County PUMA, WI (14.4k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in La Crosse County PUMA, WI is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.