La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
139,097
1.65% 1-year growth
2021 Median Age
37.5
0.266% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
11.5%
0.683% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$62,756
4.31% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$195,000
6.44% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
73,513
2.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN had a population of 139k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $62,756. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN grew from 136,838 to 139,097, a 1.65% increase and its median household income grew from $60,165 to $62,756, a 4.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.59%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.56%), and White (Hispanic) (0.96%).

None of the households in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN 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-Onalaska, WI-MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN 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-Onalaska, WI-MN was $195,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

Most people in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN was 2 cars per household.

La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN borders Rochester, MN and Winona, MN.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN is home to a population of 139k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.63% of La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN residents were born outside of the country (3.66k people).

In 2021, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.39k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.3%
2021 Citizenship
99.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    125k ± 303
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    5.39k ± 310
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    3.6k ± 589
2.03%
Hispanic Population
2.82k people

In 2021, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.39k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.03% of the people in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN are hispanic (2.82k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    138,985 ± 12,799 people
  2. India
    54,582 ± 8,082 people
  3. Somalia
    40,392 ± 5,662 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota and Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 138,985 Minnesota and Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 54,582 and Somalia with 40,392.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.63%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.66k people
2.75%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.77k people

As of 2021, 2.63% of La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN residents (3.66k 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-Onalaska, WI-MN was 2.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,740 ± 304
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,577 ± 271
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,385 ± 325

La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN employs 73.5k people. The largest industries in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,755 people), Retail Trade (10,602 people), and Manufacturing (8,868 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,590), Information ($54,859), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,421).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

73.5k
2021 Value
± 1,935
2.13%
1 Year growth
± 3.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN grew at a rate of 2.13%, from 72k employees to 73.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,758 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,986 people), and Management Occupations (6,875 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

73.5k
2021 Value
± 1,935
2.13%
1 Year growth
± 3.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN grew at a rate of 2.13%, from 72k employees to 73.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,755 people), Retail Trade (10,602 people), and Manufacturing (8,868 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, though some of these residents may live in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,536
Median earning men ± $1,382
$32,996
Median earning women ± $1,298

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($67,857), Public Administration ($59,594), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,044).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($48,889), Information ($46,165), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,875).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 1,176
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 948
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 717
    Manufacturing

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.44M
    Manufacturing
  2. $1.4M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $494k
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota and Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $66.1B
  2. $59.9B
  3. $54.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota and Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $66.1B, followed by Other foodstuffs ($59.9B) and Machinery ($54.3B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B
2020 Value in Minnesota
$636B
Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota
91% growth
$348B
2020 Value in Wisconsin
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin
76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

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

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota and Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $49.8B
  2. $24.1B
  3. $23.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota and Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $49.8B, followed by Texas with $24.1B and California and $23.2B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota and Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

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

Minnesota and Wisconsin is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Minnesota and Wisconsin

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Amy Klobuchar
Senator from Minnesota1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
Tina Smith
Senator from Minnesota2
Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.
Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith, Ron Johnson, and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Minnesota and 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 Minnesota and Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Minnesota and Wisconsin

Minnesota and Wisconsin is currently represented by 16 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 Minnesota and Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

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

Most students graduating from Universities in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN 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-Onalaska, WI-MN 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-Onalaska, WI-MN 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-Onalaska, WI-MN 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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, 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).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 16,888 students enrolled in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, 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.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 246 degree-majors awarded
  2. 217 degree-majors awarded
  3. 189 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN 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-Onalaska, WI-MN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,715 degrees awarded
  2. 1,273 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,977 men were awarded degrees from institutions in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, 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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.76% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.768% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.48M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.92M).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN was $195,000 in 2021, which is 0.796 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $183,200 to $195,000, a 6.44% increase. The homeownership rate in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN is 65.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN is $62,756. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

Property

$195,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,201
$37,562
Median Property Taxes
±$1,246

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-Onalaska, WI-MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

65.1%
Homeownership
2021
63.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 65.1% of the housing units in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

The following map shows all of the counties in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$62,756
Median Household Income
± $1,855
57.7k
Number of Households
± 1,718

In 2021, the median household income of the 57.7k households in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN grew to $62,756 from the previous year's value of $60,165.

The following chart displays the households in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN is from Minnesota and Wisconsin.
0.459
2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota
0.458
2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota
0.443
2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
0.445
2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 and 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, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.59%)
  3. Carpooled (7.21%)

In 2021, 79.3% of workers in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.59%) and those who carpooled to work (7.21%).

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.

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Commute Time

19.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (15.4k out of 134k 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-Onalaska, WI-MN 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.

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95.4% of the population of La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN has health coverage, with 59.6% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1102 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,102 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota
1,255 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,102 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1,117 patients).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

4.59%
Uninsured
59.6%
Employer Coverage
10.4%
Medicaid
12.7%
Medicare
11.4%
Non-Group
1.39%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN grew by 4.15% from 4.41% to 4.59%.

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

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