French Island, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · La Crosse County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
4,235
Population
2,097/sq mi density
$59,462
Median Income
$36,385 per capita
$198,200
Home Value
$273,344 Zillow
$983
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,462 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$198,200 home value, $983/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,235
Census 2023
Population Density
2,097
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (6.0 km²)
Median Age
47.3 yrs
22% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.3%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.4%
Spanish
1.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.3%
Veterans
7.4%
23% above US avg (6%)
Disability
8.9%
32% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.6%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.4%
67% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.458
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,235 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,097 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 47.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Language
| English Only | 98.4% |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.3% |
| Veterans | 7.4% |
| Disability | 8.9% |
| Health Insurance | 85.6% |
| Uninsured | 14.4% |
| Broadband Access | 92.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.458 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |