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Population Review

Census ACS · #264 MSA

La Crosse Metro Area

The La Crosse-Onalaska, Wi-Mn Metropolitan Statistical Area has 169,945 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $71,009 and the median home value is $235,300.

169,945

Population

95

People / sq mi

$71,009

Median Income

$235,300

Median Home Value

The La Crosse CBSA covers 1,795 sq mi of land at 94.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White90.5%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%

Economy & Income

$71,009

Median Household Income

$39,805

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The La Crosse metro's price level is 91.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.2% lower the US average. The local median income of $71,009 has the buying power of $77,378 in average-priced US metros.

91.8

Price Level (US = 100)

$77,378

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$71,009

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$235,300

Median Home Value

$998

Median Rent

68.2%

Homeownership

Education

95.1%

High School+

33.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.8%

Drive Alone

10.6%

Work From Home

20.5 min

Avg Commute

29.2%

Foreign Born

La Crosse spans these states

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Wisconsin

Largest counties in Wisconsin

Part of Wisconsin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The La Crosse-Onalaska, Wi-Mn Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 169,945 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #264 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the La Crosse metro area is $71,009, with a per capita income of $39,805.

The La Crosse-Onalaska, Wi-Mn CBSA spans 2 states: Wisconsin, Minnesota.

Data for the La Crosse-Onalaska, Wi-Mn CBSA (29100) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.