La Crosse, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 550, 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 Virginia, within Mecklenburg County. The total population is 550. It ranks as the 468th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in La Crosse is 40.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, La Crosse has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in La Crosse is $33,750. This is 64% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.2%. This is 256% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $105,400. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

La Crosse is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 34.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (38.6% vs 11.0%).

Education

9.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for La Crosse, Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.