La Crosse, Indiana
La Crosse is a town in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. The population was 627 in 1990, 561 in 2000, and 551 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Michigan City, Indiana-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
La Crosse is derived from the French meaning "the crossing", and it was so named from its location at the junction or crossing of five railroads. The La Crosse post office opened in 1866.
Geography
La Crosse is located at 41°19′5″N 86°53′23″W / 41.31806°N 86.88972°W / 41.31806; -86.88972 (41.317924, -86.889831).
According to the 2010 census, La Crosse has a total area of 0.53 square miles (1.37 km2), all land.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 551 people, 227 households, and 157 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,039.6 inhabitants per square mile (401.4/km2). There were 243 housing units at an average density of 458.5 per square mile (177.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.5% White, 0.2% African American, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.