La Crosse, WI Employment

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8%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
16%
Household income NAT. AVG.
46%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexLa CrosseWisconsinNational
Income per capita$27,398$29,253$29,829
Median household income$46,438$54,610$55,322
Median income owner occupied$68,420$69,544$70,586
Median income renter occupied$32,824$31,736$35,192
Median earnings male$26,661$37,342$36,919
Median earnings female$19,262$25,818$26,250
Unemployment rate2.5%3.7%4.7%
Poverty level22.9%12.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in La Crosse is 8% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in La Crosse is 16% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in La Crosse is 46% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in La Crosse is 52% higher than the national average

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      $30,955 $46,438 $92,876
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      $36,403 $54,610 $109,220
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      La Crosse median earnings by income bracket

      La Crosse employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.9%7.9%
      Manufacturing sector13.3%13.3%
      Financial & insurance services4.7%4.7%
      Wholesale & retail services18.9%18.9%
      Public administration2.4%2.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.8%4.8%
      Education, health & social services16.6%16.6%
      Other28.9%28.9%

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      La Crosse, WI51,543$46,43816.1%

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      Source: The La Crosse, WI employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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