Onalaska
City in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Onalaska is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, with 18,803 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 656 ft (200 m) above sea level. The nearest town is French Island, 3.7 miles SW.
- 18,803residents (2020 Census)
- 656 ftelevation · 200 m
- 10.6 sq miland area · 27.6 km²
- 1,766 / sq mipopulation density
- 54650ZIP code
About Onalaska
Onalaska ( ON-ə-LASS-kə) is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 18,803 at the 2020 census. It is a principal city of the La Crosse–Onalaska metropolitan area.
Onalaska is built on a slightly elevated ridge above the Black River. Natural areas include both river bottom land and high, heavily wooded, scenic bluffs. A man-made reservoir at the city's western edge is known as Lake Onalaska. Onalaska is known as "The Sunfish Capital of the World."
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Living in Onalaska
- Median household income
- $85,867
- Median home value
- $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,130/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Onalaska had 18,803 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,803 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,766 per sq mi (682 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Onalaska at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | La Crosse County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,803 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.65 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8900° N, 91.2042° W |
| ZIP code | 54650 |
| Official website | cityofonalaska.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5559925 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Onalaska
- French Island3.7 mi SW
- La Crosse4.6 mi S
- West Salem5.8 mi E
- Brice Prairie6.1 mi NW
- Holmen6.4 mi NW
- La Crescent, MN6.5 mi SW
- Dresbach, MN7.1 mi W
- Dakota, MN7.7 mi W
- Mindoro10.3 mi NE
- Bangor10.5 mi E
- St. Joseph10.8 mi SE
- Hokah, MN11.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Onalaska
What county is Onalaska in?
Onalaska is in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Onalaska, WI?
18,803 people lived in Onalaska at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Onalaska, WI?
The ZIP code of Onalaska is 54650.
What is the elevation of Onalaska?
656 feet (200 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Onalaska?
French Island (3.7 mi), La Crosse (4.6 mi), West Salem (5.8 mi), Brice Prairie (6.1 mi), Holmen (6.4 mi).
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