La Crosse, IN Demographics
A map of La Crosse's Population by Race
La Crosse, Indiana has an estimated population of 651, a large increase from the 555 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.3% White, 3.5% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Crosse, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Crosse has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Crosse, that probability was 18.1% in 2020 and 14.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Crosse is ranked the 452nd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 Crosse was ranked the 448th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Crosse's White Population
601 residents of La Crosse, or 92.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Crosse is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. La Crosse ranks 442nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Crosse's White population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. White residents' share of La Crosse's population has increased from 90.3% to 92.3%.
La Crosse is more White than neighboring San Pierre (83.9% White), Kouts (87.4% White), Hanna (68.6% White), and North Judson (87.7% White). La Crosse is less White than neighboring Wanatah (93.5% White).
La Crosse's Black Population
23 residents of La Crosse, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Crosse is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. La Crosse ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Crosse's Black population has grown by an estimated 283.3%. Black residents' share of La Crosse's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.5%.
La Crosse is more Black than neighboring Wanatah (0% Black), San Pierre (0% Black), Kouts (0.1% Black), Hanna (0% Black), and North Judson (0.5% Black).
La Crosse's Asian Population
0 residents of La Crosse, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Crosse is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. La Crosse ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Crosse's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of La Crosse's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Crosse is less Asian than neighboring North Judson (3.2% Asian).
La Crosse's Hispanic Population
9 residents of La Crosse, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Crosse is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. La Crosse ranks 140th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Crosse's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.0%. Hispanic residents' share of La Crosse's population has decreased from 5.6% to 1.4%.
La Crosse is more Hispanic than neighboring San Pierre (0% Hispanic). La Crosse is less Hispanic than neighboring Wanatah (4.5% Hispanic), Kouts (11.5% Hispanic), Hanna (22.7% Hispanic), and North Judson (6.7% Hispanic).
La Crosse's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of La Crosse, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Crosse is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. La Crosse ranks 514th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Crosse's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of La Crosse's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
La Crosse is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Pierre (0% Native American/Other), Kouts (0% Native American/Other), Hanna (0% Native American/Other), and North Judson (0% Native American/Other). La Crosse is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wanatah (0.3% Native American/Other).
La Crosse's Multiracial Population
17 residents of La Crosse, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Crosse is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. La Crosse ranks 461st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Crosse's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of La Crosse's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.
La Crosse is more Multiracial than neighboring Wanatah (1.7% Multiracial), Kouts (1% Multiracial), and North Judson (1.9% Multiracial). La Crosse is less Multiracial than neighboring San Pierre (16.1% Multiracial), and Hanna (8.7% 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.