La Crosse County, WI

County

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2021 Population

120,291

1.8% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

12.2%

0.0089% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,817

4.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$197,000

6.78% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,465

2.59% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, La Crosse County, WI had a population of 120k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $62,817. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of La Crosse County, WI grew from 118,168 to 120,291, a 1.8% increase and its median household income grew from $60,307 to $62,817, a 4.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in La Crosse County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.36%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.64%), and White (Hispanic) (1.02%).

None of the households in La Crosse County, 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, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in La Crosse County, WI are University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2,715 degrees awarded in 2021), Western Technical College (240170) (1,273 degrees), and Viterbo University (1,088 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in La Crosse County, WI was $197,000, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

Most people in La Crosse County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in La Crosse County, WI was 2 cars per household.

La Crosse County, WI borders Houston County, MN, Winona County, MN, Jackson County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI, and Vernon County, WI.

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Population & Diversity

La Crosse County, WI is home to a population of 120k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.83% of La Crosse County, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.41k people).

In 2021, there were 20.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in La Crosse County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.24k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.17k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of La Crosse County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in La Crosse County, WI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Crosse County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 205
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.24k ± 307
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.17k ± 544

2.13%

Hispanic Population

2.56k people

2.13% of the people in La Crosse County, WI are hispanic (2.56k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in La Crosse County, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

2.83%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.41k people

3.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.61k people

As of 2021, 2.83% of La Crosse County, WI residents (3.41k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in La Crosse County, WI was 3.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,250 ± 282
Gulf War (2001-)
1,457 ± 264
Gulf War (1990s)
1,279 ± 324

La Crosse County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of La Crosse County, WI employs 63.5k people. The largest industries in La Crosse County, WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,841 people), Retail Trade (9,333 people), and Manufacturing (7,458 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,482), Information ($56,964), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,300).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

63.5k

2021 Value

± 1,849

2.59%

1 Year growth

± 3.94%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in La Crosse County, WI grew at a rate of 2.59%, from 61.9k employees to 63.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Crosse County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,572 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,356 people), and Management Occupations (5,707 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of La Crosse County, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.5k

2021 Value

± 1,849

2.59%

1 Year growth

± 3.94%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in La Crosse County, WI grew at a rate of 2.59%, from 61.9k employees to 63.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Crosse County, WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,841 people), Retail Trade (9,333 people), and Manufacturing (7,458 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of La Crosse County, WI, though some of these residents may live in La Crosse County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,203

Median earning men ± $1,514

$32,425

Median earning women ± $1,264

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($68,357), Public Administration ($58,675), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,895).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,788), Public Administration ($49,808), and Information ($46,313).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,033
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
858
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
615
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.37M
Manufacturing
$1.35M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$480k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in La Crosse County, WI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.29%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in La Crosse County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in La Crosse County, WI awarded 5,123 degrees. The student population of La Crosse County, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,719 male students and 10,169 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in La Crosse County, WI are White (4,432 and 87.7%), followed by Two or More Races (173 and 3.42%), Hispanic or Latino (148 and 2.93%), and Asian (119 and 2.36%).

The largest universities in La Crosse County, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2,715 and 53%), Western Technical College (240170) (1,273 and 24.8%), and Viterbo University (1,088 and 21.2%).

The most popular majors in La Crosse County, WI are General Biological Sciences (271 and 5.29%), Registered Nursing (255 and 4.98%), and General Business Administration & Management (253 and 4.94%).

The median tuition costs in La Crosse County, WI are $29,230 for private four year colleges, and $7,585 and $16,404 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in La Crosse County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,888 (39.8% men and 60.2% 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 2021 there were 16,888 students enrolled in La Crosse County, WI, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,425 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
246 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
217 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
189 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in La Crosse County, WI was General Biological Sciences with 246 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
2,715 degrees awarded
Western Technical College (240170)
1,273 degrees awarded
Viterbo University
1,088 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with 2,715 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,977 men were awarded degrees from institutions in La Crosse County, WI, which is 0.628 times less than the 3,146 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,432 degrees mean that there were 25.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 173 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 ($29,230) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,610) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,976) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

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, WI was $197,000 in 2021, which is 0.804 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $184,500 to $197,000, a 6.78% increase. The homeownership rate in La Crosse County, WI is 62.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in La Crosse County, WI have an average commute time of 18.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in La Crosse County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in La Crosse County, WI is $62,817. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in La Crosse County, WI was Census Tract 102.02 with a value of $95,186, followed by Census Tract 104.01 and Census Tract 102.03, with respective values of $94,936 and $92,045.

In 2022, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in La Crosse County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.66%.

Housing

Property

$197,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,754

$30,963

Median Property Taxes

±$1,189

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, 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, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.4%

Homeownership

2021

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.4% of the housing units in La Crosse County, 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, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102.02
Census Tract 104.01
Census Tract 102.03

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in La Crosse County, WI was Census Tract 102.02 with a value of $95,186, followed by Census Tract 104.01 and Census Tract 102.03, with respective values of $94,936 and $92,045.

The following map shows all of the tracts in La Crosse County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$62,817

Median Household Income

± $2,076

49.6k

Number of Households

± 1,667

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.6k households in La Crosse County, WI grew to $62,817 from the previous year's value of $60,307.

The following chart displays the households in La Crosse County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for La Crosse County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Worked At Home (7.49%)
Carpooled (7.14%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in La Crosse County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.49%) and those who carpooled to work (7.14%).

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

18.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in La Crosse County, WI have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in La Crosse County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in La Crosse County, 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, 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, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in La Crosse County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.66%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Crosse County, WI (14.1k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.1% of the children was living in poverty in La Crosse County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 138 in La Crosse County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 55.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.4% of the population of La Crosse County, WI has health coverage, with 60.2% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in La Crosse County, WI see 690 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.83% decrease from the previous year (725 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1049 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 290 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

690 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in La Crosse County, WI

Primary care physicians in La Crosse County, WI see an average of 690 patients per year. This represents a 4.83% decrease from the previous year (725 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 26.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.58%

Uninsured

60.2%

Employer Coverage

10.3%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Crosse County, WI grew by 5.17% from 4.35% to 4.58%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 34.3 in La Crosse County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in La Crosse County, WI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.5% in La Crosse County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in La Crosse County, WI.

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