The 2000 Census showed that La Crosse County had a population of 107,120 people. This represented 2% of the total population of Wisconsin, making it the state's 13th most populous county (out of 72 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, La Crosse had a population of 113,679 people. This is an increase of 6.12% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 114,638 | +7.02% | +0.84% since 2009 |
2009 | 113,679 | +6.12% | +1.12% since 2008 |
2008 | 112,419 | +4.95% | +0.84% since 2007 |
2007 | 111,488 | +4.08% | +1.12% since 2006 |
2006 | 110,248 | +2.92% | +0.57% since 2005 |
2005 | 109,620 | +2.33% | +0.44% since 2004 |
2004 | 109,137 | +1.88% | +0.26% since 2003 |
2003 | 108,852 | +1.62% | +0.45% since 2002 |
2002 | 108,368 | +1.17% | +0.61% since 2001 |
2001 | 107,716 | +0.56% | +0.56% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 107,120 | The Last Census |
La Crosse County had 43,479 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that La Crosse County has a total area<3> of 479.9 square miles [1,242 km²]. Of this total, 452.7 square miles [1,172 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (5.66%) being water (27.18 square miles [70.4 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, La Crosse County had a population density of 236.6 people per square mile [91.4 people/km²], making it the state's 11th most densely populated county (out of 72 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to La Crosse County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between La Crosse and the state of Wisconsin. Click here for the La Crosse County QuickFact (QF-55063).
Below are some of the communities that are located in La Crosse County:
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of La Crosse County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Houston (MN) | QF-27055 | SW | 19,244 | 19,718 | -2.4% |
Winona (MN) | QF-27169 | W | 49,436 | 49,985 | -1.1% |
Jackson | QF-55053 | NE | 19,886 | 19,100 | 4.12% |
Monroe | QF-55081 | E | 43,760 | 40,899 | 7% |
Trempealeau | QF-55121 | N | 27,754 | 27,010 | 2.75% |
Vernon | QF-55123 | SE | 29,324 | 28,056 | 4.52% |
The Mississippi River runs along the western border of the county.
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