La Crosse, WI Demographics
A map of La Crosse's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 44,458 | 84.4% |
Asian | 2,560 | 4.9% |
Multiracial | 2,018 | 3.8% |
Hispanic | 1,693 | 3.2% |
Black | 1,489 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 462 | 0.9% |
La Crosse, Wisconsin had a population of 52,680 in 2020. It was 84.4% White, 2.8% Black, 4.9% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Crosse, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, La Crosse is the 12th 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).
La Crosse's White Population
44,458 residents of La Crosse identify as White, or 84.4%. This makes the White share of the population of La Crosse slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, La Crosse is ranked #654 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Crosse is more White than neighboring Onalaska (83.9% White). La Crosse is less White than neighboring French Island (90.1% White), La Crescent (92% White), Dresbach (93% White), and Brownsville (94.5% White).
La Crosse's Black Population
1,489 residents of La Crosse identify as Black, or 2.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Crosse roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, La Crosse is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Crosse is more Black than neighboring French Island (1% Black), Onalaska (1.1% Black), La Crescent (0.6% Black), Dresbach (0% Black), and Brownsville (0.2% Black).
La Crosse's Asian Population
2,560 residents of La Crosse identify as Asian, or 4.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Crosse roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, La Crosse is ranked #33 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Crosse is more Asian than neighboring French Island (3.2% Asian), La Crescent (1.2% Asian), Dresbach (0.7% Asian), and Brownsville (1.4% Asian). La Crosse is less Asian than neighboring Onalaska (8% Asian).
La Crosse's Hispanic Population
1,693 residents of La Crosse identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Crosse roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, La Crosse is ranked #375 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Crosse is more Hispanic than neighboring French Island (1.8% Hispanic), Onalaska (2.6% Hispanic), La Crescent (1.7% Hispanic), Dresbach (1.1% Hispanic), and Brownsville (0.7% Hispanic).
La Crosse's Native American/Other Population
462 residents of La Crosse identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Crosse roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, La Crosse is ranked #245 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Crosse is more Native American/Other than neighboring French Island (0.8% Native American/Other), Onalaska (0.7% Native American/Other), La Crescent (0.5% Native American/Other), Dresbach (0.4% Native American/Other), and Brownsville (0.5% Native American/Other).
La Crosse's Multiracial Population
2,018 residents of La Crosse identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Crosse roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, La Crosse is ranked #223 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Crosse is more Multiracial than neighboring French Island (3.2% Multiracial), and Brownsville (2.7% Multiracial). La Crosse is less Multiracial than neighboring La Crescent (3.9% Multiracial), and Dresbach (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.