La Crosse Population 2026
La Crosse has a population of 52,306, making it the #824 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Wisconsin. It is about 168× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,306
Rank in United States
#824
Coordinates
43.80°N, 91.24°W
~204 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,303 km
809 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wisconsin
Cities near La Crosse
- North La Crosse50,470 people · ~5 km away
- Onalaska18,468 people · ~9 km away
- Winona27,094 people · ~42 km away
- Rochester112,225 people · ~102 km away
- Eau Claire67,778 people · ~114 km away
- Marshfield18,620 people · ~129 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Crosse?
La Crosse has a population of 52,306 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #824 biggest city in United States.
What state is La Crosse in?
La Crosse is located in Wisconsin, United States.
Is La Crosse the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,303 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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