Onalaska, Wisconsin
Onalaska: fourth-class city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
About
Onalaska is a city located in the county of La Crosse in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,623 and a population density of 201 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,766 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Onalaska
| Population | 5,766 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | La Crosse County |
| Postal code | 54650 |
| Phone Area Codes | 608 |
| Area | 28.01 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.8844,-91.2351 |
| Altitude | 656 feet / 200 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1851 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:30:17 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 206 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.48% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Onalaska is located at 43°53'4"N 91°14'7"W (43.8844100, -91.2351400).
Onalaska map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 12 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Onalaska increased by 2.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,623 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,556 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,598 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,628 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,654 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,698 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,703 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,755 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,772 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,766 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,766 | 0% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Onalaska
1Onalaska City Hall
Onalaska, WI 54650 View details
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People born in Onalaska (7)
People born in Onalaska, including baseball player Biddy Dolan, actor and comedian Mark Proksch, football player Tom Newberry, .
More notable people
- Leila Usher (American sculptor) she was born in 26/08/1859
- Carlie Hanson (American singer and songwriter) she was born in 18/05/2000
- Clayton Rand he was born in 01/01/1891
- Thurman L. Hood (American 19th Century English professor) he was born in 26/07/1888
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Onalaska, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458168 | The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska | Onalaska (WI) | 54650 |
| 240170 | Western Technical College | La Crosse (WI) | 54601 |
| 240329 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | La Crosse (WI) | 54601-9959 |
| 240107 | Viterbo University | La Crosse (WI) | 54601-8804 |
| 175263 | Minnesota State College Southeast | Winona (MN) | 55987 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Onalaska, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| TOH | Tomah | North Superior Ave. and Washington St. | RAIL |
| EUC | Eau Claire, WI | 642 University Drive | BUS |
| EUM | Eau Claire, WI | 6251 Traux Lane | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Onalaska.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Onalaska Post Office | Onalaska (WI) | 54650 |
| La Crescen Post Office | La Crescent (MN) | 55947 |
| Holmen Post Office | Holmen (WI) | 54636 |
| La Cr Post Office | La Crosse (WI) | 54601 |
| La Crosse 2 Post Office | La Crosse (WI) | 54601 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Onalaska, Texas City in Polk County, Texas, United States with a population of 3,167 people.
Other cities in La Crosse County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in La Crosse County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | 51,163 | The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. |
| North La Crosse | 50,470 | A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. |
| Holmen | 10,368 | Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin |
| West Salem | 5,013 | City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Shelby | 4,925 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Saint Joseph | 4,192 | Census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin |
| Brice Prairie | 1,887 | Census designated place |
| Medary | 1,533 | Human settlement in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Rockland | 984 | Village in eastern La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Maple Grove | 958 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Burns | 953 | Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin |
| Bangor | 644 | Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin |
| French Island | 119 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Onalaska distances to largest Wisconsin cities