French Island, WI Demographics

A map of French Island's Population by Race

French Island, Wisconsin had a population of 4,284 in 2020. It was 90.1% White, 1.0% Black, 3.2% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of French Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, French Island is the 170th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

French Island's White Population

3,859 residents of French Island identify as White, or 90.1%. This makes the White share of the population of French Island slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, French Island is ranked #443 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

French Island is more White than neighboring La Crosse (84.4% White), and Onalaska (83.9% White). French Island is less White than neighboring La Crescent (92% White), Dresbach (93% White), and Brice Prairie (94.5% White).

French Island's Black Population

41 residents of French Island identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of French Island slightly less than the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, French Island is ranked #192 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

French Island is more Black than neighboring La Crescent (0.6% Black), Dresbach (0% Black), and Brice Prairie (0.3% Black). French Island is less Black than neighboring La Crosse (2.8% Black), and Onalaska (1.1% Black).

French Island's Asian Population

135 residents of French Island identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of French Island roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, French Island is ranked #60 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

French Island is more Asian than neighboring La Crescent (1.2% Asian), Dresbach (0.7% Asian), and Brice Prairie (0.3% Asian). French Island is less Asian than neighboring La Crosse (4.9% Asian), and Onalaska (8% Asian).

French Island's Hispanic Population

78 residents of French Island identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of French Island slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, French Island is ranked #586 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

French Island is more Hispanic than neighboring La Crescent (1.7% Hispanic), and Dresbach (1.1% Hispanic). French Island is less Hispanic than neighboring La Crosse (3.2% Hispanic), Onalaska (2.6% Hispanic), and Brice Prairie (1.9% Hispanic).

French Island's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of French Island identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of French Island roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, French Island is ranked #282 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

French Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Crescent (0.5% Native American/Other), Onalaska (0.7% Native American/Other), Dresbach (0.4% Native American/Other), and Brice Prairie (0.4% Native American/Other). French Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Crosse (0.9% Native American/Other).

French Island's Multiracial Population

137 residents of French Island identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of French Island roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, French Island is ranked #369 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

French Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Brice Prairie (2.5% Multiracial). French Island is less Multiracial than neighboring La Crosse (3.8% Multiracial), La Crescent (3.9% Multiracial), Onalaska (3.8% Multiracial), and Dresbach (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.