La Crosse
City in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
La Crosse is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, with 52,680 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is French Island, 3.1 miles NW.
- 52,680residents (2020 Census)
- 669 ftelevation · 204 m
- 21.7 sq miland area · 56.3 km²
- 2,424 / sq mipopulation density
- 54603ZIP code
About La Crosse
La Crosse ( lə-KROSS) is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Positioned alongside the Mississippi River, La Crosse is the most populous city on Wisconsin's western border. The population was 52,680 at the 2020 census. The La Crosse–Onalaska metropolitan area has an estimated 140,000 residents.
La Crosse serves as a regional educational, medical, manufacturing, and transportation hub for Western Wisconsin producing a gross domestic product (GDP) of $10.1 billion for the La Crosse–Onalaska metropolitan area as of 2023. Home to the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, Viterbo University, and Western Technical College, the city has nearly 20,000 students. The La Crosse area is home to the headquarters or regional offices of Kwik Trip, Organic Valley, Mayo Clinic, Gundersen Health System, Gensler, La Crosse Technology, City Brewing Company, and Trane.
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Living in La Crosse
- Median household income
- $55,866
- Median home value
- $210,100
- Median rent
- $1,010/mo
- Median age
- 30.5
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La Crosse had 52,680 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 52,680 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,424 per sq mi (936 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
La Crosse at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | La Crosse County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 52,680 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.73 sq mi (56.3 km²) |
| Water area | 2.08 sq mi (5.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8251° N, 91.2246° W |
| ZIP code | 54603 |
| Official website | cityoflacrosse.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5540775 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near La Crosse
- French Island3.1 mi NW
- La Crescent, MN4.0 mi W
- Onalaska4.6 mi N
- Dresbach, MN7.4 mi NW
- Hokah, MN7.7 mi SW
- West Salem8.5 mi NE
- Dakota, MN8.6 mi NW
- Brice Prairie8.8 mi NW
- Brownsville, MN9.1 mi S
- St. Joseph9.4 mi E
- Holmen10.3 mi N
- Stoddard11.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about La Crosse
What county is La Crosse in?
La Crosse is in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of La Crosse, WI?
52,680 people lived in La Crosse at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of La Crosse, WI?
The ZIP code of La Crosse is 54603.
What is the elevation of La Crosse?
669 feet (204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near La Crosse?
French Island (3.1 mi), La Crescent (4.0 mi), Onalaska (4.6 mi), Dresbach (7.4 mi), Hokah (7.7 mi).
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