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LaCrosse, Florida
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LaCrosse Town Hall
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Location in Alachua County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Alachua |
| Settled | c. 1840s |
| Incorporated | December 17, 1897 |
| Reincorporated | 1957 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.70 sq mi (12.17 km2) |
| • Land | 4.63 sq mi (11.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 316 |
| • Density | 68.27/sq mi (26.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32658
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| Area code(s) | 904 |
| FIPS code | 12-37300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285192 |
LaCrosse is a town in Alachua County, Florida, 15 miles (24 km) 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.
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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 in April 22, 1881, LaCrosse Missionary Baptist Church was established in 1884, and LaCrosse was incorporated as a town on December 17, 1897. The Town of LaCrosse was officially reincorporated as a municipality in 1957.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of LaCrosse is located at 29°51′N 82°24′W / 29.850°N 82.400°W (29.8442, –82.4040).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11.5 km2), of which 4.4 square miles (11.3 km2) is land and 0.077 square miles (0.2 km2), 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. | %± | |
| 1930 | 374 | — | |
| 1940 | 192 | −48.7% | |
| 1950 | 146 | −24.0% | |
| 1960 | 165 | 13.0% | |
| 1970 | 365 | 121.2% | |
| 1980 | 170 | −53.4% | |
| 1990 | 122 | −28.2% | |
| 2000 | 143 | 17.2% | |
| 2010 | 360 | 151.7% | |
| 2020 | 316 | −12.2% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| 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.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 360 people, 124 households, and 105 families residing in the town.
Education
LaCrosse is served by the School Board of Alachua County. The Alachua County Library District serves LaCrosse with a weekly bookmobile stop.
Notable people
- Hewritt Dixon (1940–1992), former NFL football player
See also
In Spanish: La Crosse (Florida) para niños
