La Crosse County PUMA, WI

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2020 Population

118,168

0.232% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.3

1.11% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.2%

5.55% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$60,307

4.19% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$184,500

6.46% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

57,972

1.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, La Crosse County PUMA, WI had a population of 118k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $60,307. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of La Crosse County PUMA, WI grew from 117,894 to 118,168, a 0.232% increase and its median household income grew from $57,882 to $60,307, a 4.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.29%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.64%), and White (Hispanic) (0.941%).

5.74% of the households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2,715 degrees awarded in 2021), Western Technical College (240170) (1,273 degrees), and Viterbo University (1,088 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was $184,500, and the homeownership rate was 62.5%.

Most people in La Crosse County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

La Crosse County PUMA, WI borders Winona City PUMA, MN and Northern Mississippi Region PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

La Crosse County PUMA, WI is home to a population of 118k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.06% of La Crosse County PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.61k people).

In 2020, there were 20.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in La Crosse County PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.07k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.77k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are Hmong (2,568 households), Spanish (1,897 households), and German (395 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,271

Women

51%

57,834

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 118,105 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.1% of La Crosse County PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in La Crosse County PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Crosse County PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 207
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.07k ± 354
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.77k ± 486

1.99%

Hispanic Population

2.36k people

1.99% of the people in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are hispanic (2.36k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in La Crosse County PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Thailand
694 ± 645 people
Laos
667 ± 632 people
Pakistan
512 ± 554 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of La Crosse County PUMA, WI was Thailand, the natal country of 694 La Crosse County PUMA, WI residents, followed by Laos with 667 and Pakistan with 512.

Foreign-Born Population

3.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.61k people

3.09%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.64k people

As of 2020, 3.06% of La Crosse County PUMA, WI residents (3.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was 3.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in La Crosse County PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Hmong
2,568 households (2.29%)
Spanish
1,897 households (1.69%)
German
395 households (0.352%)

5.74% of the households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was Hmong. 2.29% of the households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI reported speaking Hmong at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,373 ± 270
Gulf War (2001-)
1,395 ± 236
Gulf War (1990s)
975 ± 190

La Crosse County PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of La Crosse County PUMA, WI employs 58k people. The largest industries in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,837 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,446 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,557 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($166,199), Wired telecommunications carriers ($136,898), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($108,570).

Males in La Crosse County PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,269. The income inequality in La Crosse County PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,188

Women

50.3%

28,784

Men

49.7%

The workforce of La Crosse County PUMA, WI in 2020 was 57,972 people, with 50.3% woman, and 49.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in La Crosse County PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

58k

2020 Value

−1.3%

1 Year decline

± −1.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in La Crosse County PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −1.3%, from 58.7k employees to 58k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Crosse County PUMA, WI, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,762 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,730 people), and Registered nurses (1,566 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of La Crosse County PUMA, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58k

2020 Value

−1.3%

1 Year decline

± −1.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in La Crosse County PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −1.3%, from 58.7k employees to 58k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Crosse County PUMA, WI, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,837 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,446 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,557 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of La Crosse County PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in La Crosse County PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,572

Median earning men ± $1,153

$31,493

Median earning women ± $746

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($64,428), Public Administration ($57,310), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,423).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($50,769), Public Administration ($44,458), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,494).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for La Crosse County PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in La Crosse County PUMA, WI awarded 5,123 degrees. The student population of La Crosse County PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,438 male students and 20,338 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are White (4,432 and 87.7%), followed by Two or More Races (173 and 3.42%), Hispanic or Latino (148 and 2.93%), and Asian (119 and 2.36%).

The largest universities in La Crosse County PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2,715 and 53%), Western Technical College (240170) (1,273 and 24.8%), and Viterbo University (1,088 and 21.2%).

The most popular majors in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are General Biological Sciences (271 and 5.29%), Registered Nursing (255 and 4.98%), and General Business Administration & Management (253 and 4.94%).

The median tuition costs in La Crosse County PUMA, WI are $29,230 for private four year colleges, and $7,585 and $16,404 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in La Crosse County PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 33,776 (39.8% men and 60.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 33,776 students enrolled in La Crosse County PUMA, WI, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,850 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
246 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
217 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
189 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was General Biological Sciences with 246 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in La Crosse County PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
2,715 degrees awarded
Western Technical College (240170)
1,273 degrees awarded
Viterbo University
1,088 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with 2,715 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,977 men were awarded degrees from institutions in La Crosse County PUMA, WI, which is 0.628 times less than the 3,146 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,432 degrees mean that there were 25.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 173 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,230) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,610) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,976) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.209% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.499% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of La Crosse County PUMA, WI in 2020 were Some college (27.5k), High School or Equivalent (23.2k), and Bachelors Degree (19.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was $184,500 in 2020, which is 0.803 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $173,300 to $184,500, a 6.46% increase. The homeownership rate in La Crosse County PUMA, WI is 62.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in La Crosse County PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in La Crosse County PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in La Crosse County PUMA, WI is $60,307. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $100,909, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $93,026 and $83,124.

Housing

Property

$184,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,283

$30,074

Median Property Taxes

±$1,052

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In La Crosse County PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in La Crosse County PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.5%

Homeownership

2020

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 62.5% of the housing units in La Crosse County PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in La Crosse County PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $100,909, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $93,026 and $83,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in La Crosse County PUMA, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,307

Median Household Income

± $1,759

48.1k

Number of Households

± 1,571

In 2020, the median household income of the 48.1k households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI grew to $60,307 from the previous year's value of $57,882.

The following chart displays the households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in La Crosse County PUMA, WI

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in La Crosse County PUMA, WI

In 2020, the income inequality in La Crosse County PUMA, WI was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.021% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for La Crosse County PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in La Crosse County PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in La Crosse County PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (7.61%)
Worked At Home (5.89%)

In 2020, 79.8% of workers in La Crosse County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.61%) and those who worked at home (5.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in La Crosse County PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in La Crosse County PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in La Crosse County PUMA, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in La Crosse County PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Crosse County PUMA, WI (13.8k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in La Crosse County PUMA, WI is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.6% of the population of La Crosse County PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 60.1% on employee plans, 10.3% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wisconsin in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 26.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.35%

Uninsured

60.1%

Employer Coverage

10.3%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Crosse County PUMA, WI grew by 0.501% from 4.33% to 4.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in La Crosse County PUMA, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.