French Island
Census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
French Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, with 4,284 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Crescent, 2.8 miles SW.
- 4,284residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 2,119 / sq mipopulation density
- 54603ZIP code
About French Island
French Island is a village and a census-designated place (CDP) in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, French Island CDP had a population of 4,284. It lies on an island of the same name, though they are not coextensive; a portion of the island is part of the city of La Crosse. All of the island is part of the La Crosse Metropolitan Statistical Area. French Island contains the entire population of the Village of French Island, because the balance of the village's territory is uninhabited.
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Living in French Island
- Median household income
- $60,202
- Median home value
- $207,100
- Median rent
- $1,030/mo
- Median age
- 48.2
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French Island had 4,284 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,284 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,119 per sq mi (818 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
French Island at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | La Crosse County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,284 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.02 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8582° N, 91.2649° W |
| ZIP code | 54603 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5527875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near French Island
- La Crescent, MN2.8 mi SW
- La Crosse3.1 mi SE
- Onalaska3.7 mi NE
- Dresbach, MN4.5 mi NW
- Dakota, MN5.6 mi NW
- Brice Prairie5.9 mi N
- Holmen7.8 mi N
- Hokah, MN8.0 mi SW
- West Salem9.3 mi E
- Brownsville, MN10.9 mi S
- St. Joseph12.1 mi SE
- Trempealeau12.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about French Island
What county is French Island in?
French Island is in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of French Island, WI?
4,284 people lived in French Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of French Island, WI?
The ZIP code of French Island is 54603.
What is the elevation of French Island?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near French Island?
La Crescent (2.8 mi), La Crosse (3.1 mi), Onalaska (3.7 mi), Dresbach (4.5 mi), Dakota (5.6 mi).
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