LaCrosse, Florida
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LaCrosse or La Crosse[1] is a town in Alachua County, Florida, Script error: No such module "convert". north of Gainesville. The LaCrosse is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 US census, the town population was 316, down from 360 in 2010 US Census.
The area around LaCrosse is devoted to agriculture, especially potatoes; the area is known as the "Potato District." Other products of the area include tobacco, vegetables, and cattle.[2][3]
History
The earliest known non-indigenous people in the area settled the area in the 1840s, and the first known settler was a French immigrant named John Cellon. LaCrosse was an agricultural village by 1860, in an area mostly given over to cotton farming at the time. A post office was opened in LaCrosse on April 22, 1881, LaCrosse Missionary Baptist Church was established in 1884, and LaCrosse was incorporated as a town on December 17, 1897, and named after early settlers from La Crosse, Wisconsin, which in turn was named after the Native American sport.[2][3] The Town of LaCrosse was officially reincorporated as a municipality in 1957.[4][5]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert"., or 1.61%, is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of LaCrosse has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1930 | 374 | — | |
| 1940 | 192 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 146 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 165 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 365 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 170 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 122 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 143 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 360 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 316 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010[7] | Pop 2020[8] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 222 | 186 | 61.67% | 58.86% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 65 | 46 | 18.06% | 14.56% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.28% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 2 | 6 | 0.56% | 1.90% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.95% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 11 | 22 | 3.06% | 6.96% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 59 | 53 | 16.39% | 16.77% |
| Total | 360 | 316 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 316 people, 108 households, and 86 families residing in the town.[9]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 360 people, 124 households, and 105 families residing in the town.[10]
2000 census
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 143 people, 62 households, and 37 families residing in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 64 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the town was 76.92% White, 21.68% African American, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.99% of the population.
In 2000, there were 62 households, out of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 17.5% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.7 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $22,750, and the median income for a family was $29,583. Males had a median income of $24,286 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,633. There were 22.9% of families and 28.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 28.6% of under eighteens and 65.0% of those over 64.
Education
LaCrosse is served by the School Board of Alachua County.[12] The Alachua County Library District serves LaCrosse with a weekly bookmobile stop.[13]
Notable person
- Hewritt Dixon (1940–1992), former NFL football player
References
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External links
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