La Crescent, MN

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La Crescent Overview

5,352
TOTAL POPULATION
2,765
MALE POPULATION
2,587
FEMALE POPULATION
106.88
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,455
PER CAPITA INCOME
$103,221
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,813
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.36
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,118
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

La Crescent Zip Codes

La Crescent Area Codes

Race in La Crescent

The most populous races in La Crescent are White / Caucasian (4,915 | 91.8%), Two or more Races (397 | 7.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (67 | 1.3%).
Race in La Crescent
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American150.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino671.3%
Native / Alaskan250.5%
White / Caucasian4,91591.8%
Two or more Races3977.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total5,352100.0%

Ancestry in La Crescent

The most populous ancestries reported in La Crescent are German (2,043 | 38.2%), Norwegian (1,220 | 22.8%), Irish (690 | 12.9%), American (352 | 6.6%), and Polish (274 | 5.1%), together accounting for 85.6% of all La Crescent residents.
Ancestry in La Crescent
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3526.6%
Arab100.2%
Canadian200.4%
Chippewa250.5%
Comanche10.0%
Czech1372.6%
Czechoslovakian160.3%
Danish861.6%
Dutch571.1%
Eastern European200.4%
English2374.4%
Finnish230.4%
French2504.7%
French Canadian180.3%
German2,04338.2%
Irish69012.9%
Italian881.6%
Lebanese100.2%
Lithuanian130.2%
Luxembourger621.2%
Mexican10.0%
Northern European1162.2%
Norwegian1,22022.8%
Peruvian340.6%
Polish2745.1%
Scandinavian470.9%
Sioux180.3%
South American340.6%
Swedish1222.3%
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Immigrants in La Crescent

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Crescent came from Canada (46 | 0.9%), Latin America (34 | 0.6%), Peru (34 | 0.6%), South America (34 | 0.6%), and Europe (18 | 0.3%), together accounting for 3.1% of all La Crescent residents.
Immigrants in La Crescent
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa150.3%
Canada460.9%
Eastern Africa150.3%
Ethiopia150.3%
Europe180.3%
France180.3%
Latin America340.6%
Peru340.6%
South America340.6%
Western Europe180.3%
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Sex and Age in La Crescent

Sex and Age in La Crescent

The most populous age groups in La Crescent are 5 to 9 Years (305 | 11.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (297 | 11.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in La Crescent
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (2.2%)142 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years305 (11.0%)175 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years90 (3.3%)178 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years185 (6.7%)28 (1.1%)
20 to 24 Years96 (3.5%)141 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years222 (8.0%)188 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years135 (4.9%)104 (4.0%)
35 to 39 Years254 (9.2%)260 (10.1%)
40 to 44 Years93 (3.4%)133 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years124 (4.5%)97 (3.7%)
50 to 54 Years147 (5.3%)170 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years298 (10.8%)297 (11.5%)
60 to 64 Years179 (6.5%)189 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years85 (3.1%)62 (2.4%)
70 to 74 Years197 (7.1%)164 (6.3%)
75 to 79 Years58 (2.1%)86 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years89 (3.2%)96 (3.7%)
85 Years and over147 (5.3%)77 (3.0%)
Total2,765 (100.0%)2,587 (100.0%)

Families and Households in La Crescent

Median Family Size in La Crescent

The median family size in La Crescent is 2.90 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,077 | 77.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.97 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (121 | 8.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.40 persons per family.
Median Family Size in La Crescent
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,077 (77.9%)2.97
Single Male/Father121 (8.7%)2.40
Single Female/Mother185 (13.4%)2.83
Total Families1,383 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in La Crescent

The median household size in La Crescent is 2.25 persons per household, with single female/mother households (185 | 7.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.19 persons per household. non-family households (962 | 41.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in La Crescent
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,077 (45.9%)2.99
Single Male/Father121 (5.2%)2.40
Single Female/Mother185 (7.9%)3.19
Non-family962 (41.0%)1.24
Total Households2,345 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in La Crescent

Out of a total of 2,345 households in La Crescent, 1,383 (59.0%) are family households, while 962 (41.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 726, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 716.
Household Size by Marriage Status in La Crescent
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-716 (30.5%)
2-Person Households726 (31.0%)232 (9.9%)
3-Person Households333 (14.2%)14 (0.6%)
4-Person Households143 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households181 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,383 (59.0%)962 (41.0%)

Female Fertility in La Crescent

Fertility by Age in La Crescent

Average fertility rate in La Crescent is 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in La Crescent
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years35 (100.0%)81.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total35 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Crescent

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Crescent
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in La Crescent

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in La Crescent
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree35 (100.0%)72.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total35 (100.0%)34.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Crescent

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Crescent
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in La Crescent

Income Overview in La Crescent

Per Capita Income in La Crescent is $41,455, while median incomes of families and households are $103,221 and $70,813 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,352$41,455
Median Family Income1,383$103,221
Mean Family Income1,383$112,042
Median Household Income2,345$70,813
Mean Household Income2,345$91,431
Income Deficit1,383$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,35213.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,35286.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,3520.36

Earnings by Sex in La Crescent

Average Earnings in La Crescent are $48,467, $52,228 for men and $45,338 for women, a difference of 13.2%.
Earnings by Sex in La Crescent
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,760 (53.4%)$52,228
Female1,538 (46.6%)$45,338
Total3,298 (100.0%)$48,467

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Crescent

The most common earnings brackets in La Crescent are $100,000+ for men (292 | 16.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (191 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Crescent
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less59 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999104 (5.9%)146 (9.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49924 (1.4%)95 (6.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99926 (1.5%)59 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)47 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49946 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99967 (3.8%)19 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99910 (0.6%)38 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99946 (2.6%)74 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99979 (4.5%)116 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999154 (8.7%)73 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99995 (5.4%)97 (6.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999129 (7.3%)138 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999105 (6.0%)155 (10.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999218 (12.4%)191 (12.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999150 (8.5%)142 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999156 (8.9%)123 (8.0%)
$100,000+292 (16.6%)25 (1.6%)
Total1,760 (100.0%)1,538 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Crescent

Average earnings in La Crescent are $56,002 for men and $48,106 for women, a difference of 14.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $121,300, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $53,071. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,625, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $31,442.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Crescent
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$56,436$31,442
College or Associate's Degree$53,071$50,845
Bachelor's Degree$98,550$55,625
Graduate Degree$121,300$52,885
Total$56,002$48,106

Family Income in La Crescent

Family Income Brackets in La Crescent

According to the La Crescent family income data, there are 463 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in La Crescent
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000120.9%
$10,000 to $14,999171.2%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999413.0%
$35,000 to $49,999624.5%
$50,000 to $74,99931022.4%
$75,000 to $99,99918913.7%
$100,000 to $149,99946333.5%
$150,000 to $199,99920514.8%
$200,000+836.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Crescent

5-person families (146 | 10.6%) account for the highest median family income in La Crescent with $166,186 per family, while 2-person families (747 | 54.0%) have the highest median income of $44,950 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Crescent
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families747 (54.0%)$89,899
3-Person Families331 (23.9%)$81,789
4-Person Families159 (11.5%)$129,408
5-Person Families146 (10.6%)$166,186
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,383 (100.0%)$103,221

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Crescent

The median family income in La Crescent is $103,221, with families comprising 3+ earners (167) having the highest median family income of $125,231, while families with no earners (252) have the lowest median family income of $65,283, accounting for 12.1% and 18.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in La Crescent
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners252 (18.2%)$65,283
1 Earner290 (21.0%)$74,605
2 Earners674 (48.7%)$123,625
3+ Earners167 (12.1%)$125,231
Total1,383 (100.0%)$103,221

Household Income in La Crescent

Household Income Brackets in La Crescent

With 638 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in La Crescent, accounting for 27.2% of all households. In contrast, only 35 households (1.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in La Crescent
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000492.1%
$10,000 to $14,999351.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991295.5%
$25,000 to $34,999823.5%
$35,000 to $49,99925310.8%
$50,000 to $74,99963827.2%
$75,000 to $99,99929512.6%
$100,000 to $149,99955823.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992048.7%
$200,000+1014.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in La Crescent

The median household income in La Crescent is $70,813, with the highest median household income of $102,669 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 920 households (39.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 41 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in La Crescent
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years41 (1.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years775 (33.1%)$67,103
45 to 64 Years920 (39.2%)$102,669
65+ Years609 (26.0%)$60,817
Total2,345 (100.0%)$70,813

Poverty in La Crescent

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Crescent

With 4.1% poverty level for males and 6.5% for females among the residents of La Crescent, under 5 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 21 males (34.4%) and 56 females (21.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Crescent
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (34.4%)11 (7.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)18 (10.6%)
25 to 34 Years25 (7.0%)13 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years15 (4.3%)42 (10.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)56 (21.0%)
55 to 64 Years25 (5.2%)12 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years10 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (6.1%)16 (6.4%)
Total113 (4.1%)168 (6.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Crescent

According to the poverty statistics in La Crescent, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Crescent
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (65.6%)131 (92.2%)
5 Years70 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years255 (100.0%)230 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years53 (100.0%)105 (100.0%)
15 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years171 (100.0%)151 (89.3%)
25 to 34 Years332 (93.0%)279 (95.6%)
35 to 44 Years332 (95.7%)351 (89.3%)
45 to 54 Years271 (100.0%)211 (79.0%)
55 to 64 Years452 (94.8%)466 (97.5%)
65 to 74 Years272 (96.5%)226 (100.0%)
75 Years and over261 (93.9%)234 (93.6%)
Total2,619 (95.9%)2,402 (93.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Crescent

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in La Crescent show that 1.6% or 17 of the total 1,077 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.5%, comprising of 17 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Crescent
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children656 (97.5%)17 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,060 (98.4%)17 (1.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Crescent

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Crescent
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)13 (11.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)13 (7.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Crescent

The poverty data for La Crescent shows that 17 of the married-couple family households (1.6%) and 13 of the single-parent households (4.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (2.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (9.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Crescent
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children17 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)13 (9.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (1.6%)13 (4.3%)

Employment Characteristics in La Crescent

Employment by Class of Employer in La Crescent

Among the 3,028 employed individuals in La Crescent, private company employees (2,196 | 72.5%), not-for-profit organizations (339 | 11.2%), and state government employees (150 | 5.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in La Crescent
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,19672.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)752.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)933.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations33911.2%
Local Government Employees1454.8%
State Government Employees1505.0%
Federal Government Employees301.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,028100.0%

Employment Status by Age in La Crescent

Employment Status by Age in La Crescent
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years127 (64.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years174 (73.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years410 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years226 (94.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years669 (90.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years490 (91.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years595 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years277 (75.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years151 (29.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,118 (71.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Crescent

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Crescent
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School109 (92.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma492 (80.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,060 (96.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,005 (94.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,667 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in La Crescent

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Crescent are Health Diagnosing & Treating (339 | 10.9%), Health Technologists (299 | 9.6%), Management (290 | 9.3%), Business & Financial (281 | 9.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (160 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in La Crescent

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Crescent, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Management (56.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in La Crescent
OccupationMaleFemale
Management165 (56.9%)125 (43.1%)
Business & Financial86 (30.6%)195 (69.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science77 (48.1%)83 (51.9%)
Computers & Mathematics57 (46.0%)67 (54.0%)
Architecture & Engineering20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 20 (21.0%)75 (78.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating43 (12.7%)296 (87.3%)
Health Technologists43 (14.4%)256 (85.6%)
Total (Category)391 (33.6%)774 (66.4%)
Total (Overall)1,701 (54.5%)1,418 (45.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in La Crescent are Food Preparation & Serving (143 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (134 | 4.3%), Law Enforcement (119 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (64 | 2.1%), and Healthcare Support (35 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in La Crescent

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in La Crescent, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (87.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (82.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (81.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in La Crescent
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6 (17.1%)29 (82.9%)
Security & Protection117 (87.3%)17 (12.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement102 (85.7%)17 (14.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving26 (18.2%)117 (81.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Total (Category)176 (43.7%)227 (56.3%)
Total (Overall)1,701 (54.5%)1,418 (45.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Crescent are Office & Administration (341 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (338 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in La Crescent

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in La Crescent
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related230 (68.0%)108 (32.0%)
Office & Administration64 (18.8%)277 (81.2%)
Total (Category)294 (43.3%)385 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)1,701 (54.5%)1,418 (45.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Crescent are Construction & Extraction (201 | 6.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (95 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in La Crescent

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in La Crescent
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,701 (54.5%)1,418 (45.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Crescent are Production (234 | 7.5%), Material Moving (167 | 5.3%), and Transportation (165 | 5.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in La Crescent

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in La Crescent
OccupationMaleFemale
Production202 (86.3%)32 (13.7%)
Transportation165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving167 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)534 (94.4%)32 (5.7%)
Total (Overall)1,701 (54.5%)1,418 (45.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in La Crescent

Employment Industries in La Crescent

The major employment industries in La Crescent include Health Care & Social Assistance (642 | 20.6%), Retail Trade (626 | 20.1%), Manufacturing (351 | 11.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (190 | 6.1%), and Public Administration (183 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries in La Crescent

Employment Industries by Sex in La Crescent

The La Crescent industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Educational Services (90.7%), and Finance & Insurance (88.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in La Crescent
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing253 (72.1%)98 (27.9%)
Wholesale Trade168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade449 (71.7%)177 (28.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance20 (11.5%)154 (88.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing18 (34.0%)35 (66.0%)
Professional & Scientific90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support17 (35.4%)31 (64.6%)
Educational Services15 (9.3%)147 (90.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance107 (16.7%)535 (83.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services104 (54.7%)86 (45.3%)
Public Administration139 (76.0%)44 (24.0%)
Total1,701 (54.5%)1,418 (45.5%)

Education in La Crescent

School Enrollment in La Crescent

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,042 students in La Crescent are elementary school (384 | 36.8%), middle school (213 | 20.4%), and high school (188 | 18.0%).
School Enrollment in La Crescent
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool181.7%
Kindergarten928.8%
Elementary School38436.8%
Middle School21320.4%
High School18818.0%
College / Undergraduate605.8%
Graduate / Professional878.4%
Total1,042100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Crescent

Out of a total of 1,042 students who are enrolled in schools in La Crescent, 172 (16.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 870 (83.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 110 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Crescent
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old340 (77.4%)99 (22.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds246 (91.8%)22 (8.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
35 Years and over17 (32.7%)35 (67.3%)
Total870 (83.5%)172 (16.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Crescent

Education (302 | 20.1%), business (266 | 17.7%), science & technology (252 | 16.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (136 | 9.1%), and social sciences (113 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 1,501 individuals in La Crescent who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Crescent
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics895.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1369.1%
Physical & Health Sciences110.7%
Psychology815.4%
Social Sciences1137.5%
Engineering151.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology25216.8%
Business26617.7%
Education30220.1%
Literature & Languages392.6%
Liberal Arts & History442.9%
Visual & Performing Arts372.5%
Communications1057.0%
Arts & Humanities110.7%
Total1,501100.0%

Transportation & Commute in La Crescent

Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Crescent

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Crescent are males with 2 vehicles (656, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (628, making up 48.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Crescent
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle40 (2.4%)30 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle295 (17.8%)286 (21.1%)
2 Vehicles656 (39.5%)628 (46.3%)
3 Vehicles478 (28.8%)341 (25.2%)
4 Vehicles64 (3.8%)16 (1.2%)
5 or more Vehicles128 (7.7%)55 (4.1%)
Total1,661 (100.0%)1,356 (100.0%)

Commute Time in La Crescent

The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Crescent are 15 to 19 minutes (717 commuters, 27.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (690 commuters, 26.0%), and 30 to 34 minutes (335 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in La Crescent
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1666.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1947.3%
10 to 14 Minutes69026.0%
15 to 19 Minutes71727.0%
20 to 24 Minutes27910.5%
25 to 29 Minutes823.1%
30 to 34 Minutes33512.6%
35 to 39 Minutes220.8%
40 to 44 Minutes170.6%
45 to 59 Minutes592.2%
60 to 89 Minutes893.4%
90 or more Minutes40.2%

Commute Time by Sex in La Crescent

The most common commute times in La Crescent are 15 to 19 minutes (501 commuters, 32.1%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (386 commuters, 35.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in La Crescent
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes105 (6.7%)61 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes50 (3.2%)144 (13.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes304 (19.5%)386 (35.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes501 (32.1%)216 (19.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes181 (11.6%)98 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes61 (3.9%)21 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes203 (13.0%)132 (12.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes22 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes17 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes47 (3.0%)12 (1.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes72 (4.6%)17 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (0.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Crescent

The most frequent times of departure to work in La Crescent are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (237, 15.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (250, 22.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Crescent
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM237 (15.2%)44 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM182 (11.6%)32 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM116 (7.4%)37 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM117 (7.5%)35 (3.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM90 (5.8%)106 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM180 (11.5%)249 (22.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM115 (7.4%)250 (22.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM84 (5.4%)207 (19.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM65 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM16 (1.0%)13 (1.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM53 (3.4%)47 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM49 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM93 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM166 (10.6%)71 (6.5%)
Total1,563 (100.0%)1,091 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in La Crescent

Occupancy by Ownership in La Crescent

Of the total 2,345 dwellings in La Crescent, owner-occupied units account for 2,008 (85.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 337 (14.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in La Crescent
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,00885.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33714.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,345100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in La Crescent

Occupancy by Household Size in La Crescent
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household71630.5%
2-Person Household95840.8%
3-Person Household34714.8%
4+ Person Household32413.8%
Total Housing Units2,345100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Crescent

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Crescent
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household518 (72.4%)198 (27.7%)
2-Person Household848 (88.5%)110 (11.5%)
3-Person Household318 (91.6%)29 (8.4%)
4+ Person Household324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units2,008 (85.6%)337 (14.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Crescent

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Crescent
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma522 (95.6%)24 (4.4%)
College/Associate Degree701 (78.3%)194 (21.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher773 (86.7%)119 (13.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Crescent

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Crescent
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years44118.8%
35 to 44 Years37516.0%
45 to 54 Years28011.9%
55 to 64 Years64027.3%
65 to 74 Years31213.3%
75 to 84 Years1486.3%
85 Years and Over1496.4%
Total2,345100.0%

Housing Finances in La Crescent

Median Income by Occupancy in La Crescent

Median Income by Occupancy in La Crescent
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,008 (85.6%)$81,867
Renter-Occupied337 (14.4%)$39,778
Average2,345 (100.0%)$70,813

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Crescent

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Crescent
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00012 (0.6%)13 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99925 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99935 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99916 (0.8%)39 (11.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99963 (3.1%)11 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99945 (2.2%)36 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999162 (8.1%)92 (27.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999546 (27.2%)91 (27.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999271 (13.5%)25 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999527 (26.3%)30 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more306 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,008 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Crescent

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Crescent
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300170 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499185 (9.2%)11 (3.3%)
$500 to $799502 (25.0%)52 (15.4%)
$800 to $99975 (3.7%)122 (36.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499381 (19.0%)89 (26.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999531 (26.4%)36 (10.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49998 (4.9%)11 (3.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99915 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more51 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,008 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in La Crescent

Housing Structures in La Crescent

Housing Structures in La Crescent
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,98484.6%
Single Unit, Attached713.0%
2 Unit Apartments341.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments311.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments853.6%
10 or more Apartments813.5%
Mobile Home / Other592.5%
Total2,345100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Crescent

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Crescent
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,874 (94.5%)110 (5.5%)
Single Unit, Attached52 (73.2%)19 (26.8%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments23 (27.1%)62 (72.9%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,008 (85.6%)337 (14.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Crescent

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Crescent
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)97 (28.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms586 (29.2%)194 (57.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms667 (33.2%)16 (4.8%)
8 or more Rooms755 (37.6%)30 (8.9%)
Total2,008 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Crescent

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Crescent
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,730 (86.2%)118 (35.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13 (0.6%)13 (3.9%)
Electricity188 (9.4%)170 (50.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene62 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels15 (0.7%)36 (10.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,008 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in La Crescent

Household Vehicle Usage in La Crescent
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle54 (2.7%)11 (3.3%)
1 Vehicle518 (25.8%)260 (77.1%)
2 Vehicles869 (43.3%)66 (19.6%)
3 or more Vehicles567 (28.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,008 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in La Crescent

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Crescent

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9311,077
Median Property Value$207,000$274,100
Median Household Income$64,617$287
Monthly Housing Costs$552$51
Real Estate Taxes$2,868$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Crescent

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Crescent
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00062 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99993 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999695 (74.7%)655 (60.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99981 (8.7%)321 (29.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)101 (9.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total931 (100.0%)1,077 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Crescent

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Crescent
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00037 (4.0%)17 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99982 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (3.9%)32 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999137 (14.7%)9 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999238 (25.6%)25 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999176 (18.9%)308 (28.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999206 (22.1%)95 (8.8%)
$150,000 or more19 (2.0%)321 (29.8%)
Total931 (100.0%)1,077 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Crescent

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Crescent
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x287 (30.8%)108,554 (10,079.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x207 (22.2%)327 (30.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x149 (16.0%)361 (33.5%)
4.0x or more288 (30.9%)160 (14.9%)
Total931 (100.0%)1,077 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Crescent

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Crescent
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80059 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499165 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499691 (74.2%)70 (6.5%)
Total931 (100.0%)1,077 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in La Crescent

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Crescent

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Crescent
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years291 (94.5%)17 (5.5%)
6 to 18 Years777 (93.5%)54 (6.5%)
19 to 25 Years353 (93.4%)25 (6.6%)
26 to 34 Years533 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years710 (96.0%)30 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years527 (98.0%)11 (2.0%)
55 to 64 Years932 (97.6%)23 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years508 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older528 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,159 (97.0%)160 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Crescent

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Crescent
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born291 (94.5%)17 (5.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen777 (93.5%)54 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen353 (93.4%)25 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Crescent

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Crescent
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000269 (90.0%)30 (10.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999535 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999694 (97.6%)17 (2.4%)
$100,000 and over2,499 (96.1%)102 (3.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Crescent

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Crescent
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 632 (10.4%)259 (84.1%)
6 to 18 Years148 (17.8%)675 (81.2%)
19 to 25 Years13 (3.4%)353 (93.4%)
25 to 34 Years81 (15.2%)474 (88.9%)
35 to 44 Years91 (12.3%)634 (85.7%)
45 to 54 Years121 (22.5%)508 (94.4%)
55 to 64 Years12 (1.3%)920 (96.3%)
65 to 74 Years492 (96.9%)225 (44.3%)
75 Years and over512 (97.0%)326 (61.7%)
Total1,502 (28.2%)4,374 (82.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Crescent

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Crescent
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)23 (16.2%)
5 to 17 Years18 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (3.4%)35 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years43 (3.9%)69 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years103 (36.5%)46 (20.3%)
75 Years and over150 (54.0%)96 (38.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Crescent

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in La Crescent: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)23 (16.2%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (2.2%)28 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years77 (27.3%)1 (0.4%)
75 Years and over68 (24.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in La Crescent: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in La Crescent: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (3.4%)35 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years43 (3.9%)20 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years26 (9.2%)30 (13.3%)
75 Years and over58 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in La Crescent: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)32 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years46 (16.3%)16 (7.1%)
75 Years and over117 (42.1%)78 (31.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in La Crescent: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (6.6%)
75 Years and over28 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in La Crescent

Computing Device Access in La Crescent

Computing Device Access in La Crescent
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,97384.1%
Smartphone1,99184.9%
Tablet1,56366.6%
No Computing Device853.6%
Total2,345100.0%

Internet Access in La Crescent

Internet Access in La Crescent
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,96683.8%
Cellular Data Only2159.2%
Satellite Internet552.4%
No Internet1647.0%
Total2,345100.0%

La Crescent Summary

La Crescent is a city located in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,851 at the 2010 census. It is part of the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

La Crescent was founded in 1854 by a group of German immigrants led by John La Crosse. The city was named after the nearby La Crosse River, which was named by French explorers in the late 17th century. The city was incorporated in 1858.
In the late 19th century, La Crescent was a major center for the lumber industry. The city was home to several sawmills and lumberyards, and the city's economy was largely dependent on the lumber industry.

Geography

La Crescent is located at the junction of the Mississippi and La Crosse Rivers. The city is situated on the western edge of the Driftless Area, a region of the Upper Midwest that was not glaciated during the last ice age. The city is located in the southeastern corner of Houston County, and is bordered by the cities of La Crosse, Wisconsin to the east and Hokah, Minnesota to the south.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, of which 4.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Economy

The economy of La Crescent is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several farms, and the surrounding area is known for its dairy production. The city is also home to several wineries, and is a popular destination for wine tours.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a plastics factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 4,851 people, 1,945 households, and 1,232 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,179.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 1,945 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.06.
The median age in the city was 38.2 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

Conclusion

La Crescent is a city located in Houston County, Minnesota, United States. The city was founded in 1854 by a group of German immigrants and was incorporated in 1858. The city is situated on the western edge of the Driftless Area, and is bordered by the cities of La Crosse, Wisconsin to the east and Hokah, Minnesota to the south. The economy of La Crescent is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the city is home to several manufacturing companies. As of the 2010 census, the population of La Crescent was 4,851, with a median age of 38.2 years. The city is a popular destination for wine tours, and is home to several wineries.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of La Crescent?
Total Population of La Crescent is 5,352.
What is the Total Male Population of La Crescent?
Total Male Population of La Crescent is 2,765.
What is the Total Female Population of La Crescent?
Total Female Population of La Crescent is 2,587.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Crescent?
There are 106.88 Males per 100 Females in La Crescent.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Crescent?
There are 93.56 Females per 100 Males in La Crescent.
What is the Median Population Age in La Crescent?
Median Population Age in La Crescent is 42.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in La Crescent
Average Family Size in La Crescent is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in La Crescent
Average Household Size in La Crescent is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in La Crescent?
Per Capita income in La Crescent is $41,455.
What is the Median Family Income in La Crescent?
Median Family Income in La Crescent is $103,221.
What is the Median Household income in La Crescent?
Median Household Income in La Crescent is $70,813.
What is Income or Wage Gap in La Crescent?
Income or Wage Gap in La Crescent is 13.2%.
Women in La Crescent earn 86.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Crescent?
Inequality or Gini Index in La Crescent is 0.36.
How Large is the Labor Force in La Crescent?
There are 3,118 People in the Labor Forcein in La Crescent.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Crescent?
71.1% of People are in the Labor Force in La Crescent.