This was 6.1 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 51,543.
93.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in La Crosse for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,791 | 6.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,930 | 23.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 726 | 2.5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,835 | 6.2 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 4,123 | 13.9 |
Associate's degree | 3,373 | 11.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 6,567 | 22.2 |
Master's degree | 2,709 | 9.2 |
Professional school degree | 849 | 2.9 |
Doctorate degree | 669 | 2.3 |