La Crosse, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 651, La Crosse's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

La Crosse is a small community located in Indiana, within LaPorte County. The total population is 651. It ranks as the 452nd most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in La Crosse is 36.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.1 years. With 28.7% of the population under 18, La Crosse has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in La Crosse is $74,107. This is 3% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $140,700. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, La Crosse is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

La Crosse has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 8.6%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for La Crosse, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.