La Crosse: Demographics & People
La Crosse is home to 550 people, in 217 households. Population grew 3.8% from 530 (2022) to 550 (2024). Median age 40.8 years. (8.4y younger than Mecklenburg County; 3.0y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 31% of the population. Population is 38% Hispanic or Latino and 34% White (non-Hispanic). The community is highly diverse (Simpson index 0.61). 52% of households are family-led. County is gaining 855 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 48% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 99 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 3.8% from 530 (2022) to 550 (2024) — about 6.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~570 (extrapolated at 1.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 599.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 30,319 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 3.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 530 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 550 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 550 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 599 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 40.8y is 1.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 31% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 40.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 31.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 550 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 171 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 57.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 219.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 103 |
| Population under 18 | 171 |
| Median age | 40.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 550 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.61 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as highly diverse.
| White residents | 352 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 136 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 178 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 60.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | highly diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 52.9% |
| Black population | 21.5% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 38.5% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 34.4% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 12% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 390 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 92 |
| Share born in this state | 70.9% |
| Share born in another state | 29.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 16.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 11.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 90 |
Households & Family Composition
217 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 52% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 112 families, 18% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 152 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 112 |
| Married couples with children | 20 |
| Single-parent households | 32 |
| Average household size | 2.41 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 20.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 5 |
| Family households | 113 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 52.1% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 217 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 4.4% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 855 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 4.4% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 26,732 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 25,877 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 855 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 64 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 12.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 21 residents live in group quarters (3.8% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 21 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51117 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 117 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Mecklenburg |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 21.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 17.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 26.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51117 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Mecklenburg County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,786 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51117 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Mecklenburg County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 51.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 43.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 17.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 30,587 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 31.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 550, growing, established, lower-income, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 550 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Mecklenburg County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade