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La Crosse, IN


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La Crosse, Indiana

La Crosse, Indiana, in La Porte county, is 31 miles SE of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 55 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 561 people lived in La Crosse.

The People and Families of La Crosse

In La Crosse, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Crosse had a median family income of $50,278. The bulk of the population of La Crosse is doing well, with money to spend. The town doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

La Crosse residents donated more money ($300) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

La Crosse Housing

An estimated 86% of living spaces in La Crosse are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In La Crosse, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

La Crosse strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLa Crosse Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%La Crosse People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of La Crosse, IN

Comparing La Crosse to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built11
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