La Crosse County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of La Crosse County, Wisconsin is 120,262 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $70,704, the median home value is $243,200, and the median age is 37.1.
The population of La Crosse County has grown 5.4% since 2010 (114,879 → 121,060), a +0.38% annualized rate.
120,262
Population
+0.38%
Annual growth
266
People / sq mi
$70,704
Median Income
$243,200
Median Home Value
La Crosse County covers 452 sq mi of land at 266.2 people per square mile.
About La Crosse County, WI
Homeownership is the standout figure in La Crosse County: 62.5% of homes are owner-occupied, close to the national rate. With 120,262 residents, La Crosse County is a county in Wisconsin. It ranks #12 among counties in Wisconsin by population.
The typical household here earns about $70,704, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 4.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $243,200, with typical rent around $1,023.
College attainment is above the local norm at 36.1%, near the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 10.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
La Crosse County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of La Crosse County had a population of 114,879 in 2010 and 121,060 in 2024, a 5.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 121,060 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.38%.
121,060
Population (2024)
114,879
Population (2010)
121,060
Peak (2024)
0.38%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 114,879 |
| 2011 | 115,255 |
| 2012 | 116,581 |
| 2013 | 116,938 |
| 2014 | 117,508 |
| 2015 | 117,782 |
| 2016 | 117,804 |
| 2017 | 118,161 |
| 2018 | 118,220 |
| 2019 | 118,151 |
| 2020 | 120,943 |
| 2021 | 119,362 |
| 2022 | 120,359 |
| 2023 | 120,717 |
| 2024 | 121,060 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.1
Median Age
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Male
17.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.1% · Seniors (65+): 17.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $70,704$-4,966 vs state |
| Mean household income | $95,451 |
| Per-capita income | $40,841 |
| Poverty rate | 4.8%-1.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 64.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in La Crosse County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.8%
Drive alone
4.1%
Carpool
75.8%
Public transit
10.4%
Work from home
19.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$243,200$-4,200 vs state
Median home value
$1,023
Median rent
62.5%
Homeownership rate
53,234
Total housing units
94.9%
Occupied
5.1%
Vacant
37.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.4%
With health insurance
93.6%
With broadband internet
25.5%
Foreign-born
6.9%
Veterans (18+)
11.7%
With a disability
94.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
96.5%
High School+
36.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
La Crosse County, Wisconsin has a population of 120,262 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 266 people per square mile.
The population of La Crosse County has grown 5.4% since 2010 (114,879 → 121,060), a +0.38% annualized rate.
The median household income in La Crosse County, Wisconsin is $70,704, with mean (average) household income of $95,451 and per-capita income of $40,841. 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In La Crosse County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.8%), Black or African American (1.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in La Crosse County, Wisconsin is 37.1 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
The median home value in La Crosse County is $243,200 and median monthly rent is $1,023. 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 53,234 total housing units, 5.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in La Crosse County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with La Crosse County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.