La Crescent, MN Demographics

A map of La Crescent's Population by Race

La Crescent, Minnesota has an estimated population of 5,251, a less than 1% change from the 5,276 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.3% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Crescent, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Crescent has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Crescent, that probability was 15.2% in 2020 and 19.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Crescent is ranked the 145th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). La Crescent was ranked the 144th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Crescent's White Population

4,688 residents of La Crescent, or 89.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Crescent is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. La Crescent ranks 336th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescent's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of La Crescent's population has decreased from 92.0% to 89.3%.

La Crescent is more White than neighboring La Crosse (86.6% White). La Crescent is less White than neighboring French Island (92% White), Dresbach (97.9% White), Hokah (91.5% White), and Dakota (97.4% White).

La Crescent's Black Population

0 residents of La Crescent, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Crescent is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. La Crescent ranks 358th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescent's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of La Crescent's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

La Crescent is less Black than neighboring French Island (1.2% Black), and La Crosse (2% Black).

La Crescent's Asian Population

149 residents of La Crescent, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Crescent is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. La Crescent ranks 219th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescent's Asian population has grown by an estimated 132.8%. Asian residents' share of La Crescent's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.8%.

La Crescent is more Asian than neighboring French Island (2.1% Asian), Dresbach (0.3% Asian), Hokah (0% Asian), and Dakota (0% Asian). La Crescent is less Asian than neighboring La Crosse (4.4% Asian).

La Crescent's Hispanic Population

124 residents of La Crescent, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Crescent is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. La Crescent ranks 644th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescent's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. Hispanic residents' share of La Crescent's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.4%.

La Crescent is more Hispanic than neighboring French Island (1.1% Hispanic), Dresbach (0.7% Hispanic), and Dakota (1.6% Hispanic). La Crescent is less Hispanic than neighboring La Crosse (3.4% Hispanic), and Hokah (5.8% Hispanic).

La Crescent's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of La Crescent, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Crescent is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. La Crescent ranks 535th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescent's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Crescent's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

La Crescent is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dresbach (0% Native American/Other), La Crosse (0.3% Native American/Other), Hokah (0.1% Native American/Other), and Dakota (0% Native American/Other).

La Crescent's Multiracial Population

258 residents of La Crescent, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Crescent is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. La Crescent ranks 374th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Crescent's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Multiracial residents' share of La Crescent's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.9%.

La Crescent is more Multiracial than neighboring French Island (3% Multiracial), Dresbach (1% Multiracial), La Crosse (3.4% Multiracial), Hokah (2.5% Multiracial), and Dakota (1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.