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Onalaska, Wisconsin

Onalaska is a city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States.
Population 18,803

Top Events in Onalaska History

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1780History
However, local historian George Tabbert argued that the name was more likely inspired by the story of a Lenape woman named Onalaska who died around 1780 in what is now Richland ...
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1799History
According to local legend, the city's name comes from the 1799 poem The Pleasures of Hope, by the Scottish poet Thomas Campbell, which makes one mention of "Oonalaska's shore" i...
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1851History
Laird (Pennsylvania) in 1851.
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1963History
Until 1963, Onalaska had a train station which served the Dakota 400.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 14,839 people, 5,893 households, and 4,036 families living in the city.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 17,736 people, 7,331 households, and 4,792 families living in the city.
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2013History
=== 2013 income statistics === According to 2009–2013 ACS estimates, the median household income was $55,982 and the median family income was $74,182.

Historical Timeline

1780History
However, local historian George Tabbert argued that the name was more likely inspired by the story of a Lenape woman named Onalaska who died around 1780 in what is now Richland ...
1799History
According to local legend, the city's name comes from the 1799 poem The Pleasures of Hope, by the Scottish poet Thomas Campbell, which makes one mention of "Oonalaska's shore" i...
1851History
Laird (Pennsylvania) in 1851.
1963History
Until 1963, Onalaska had a train station which served the Dakota 400.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 14,839 people, 5,893 households, and 4,036 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 17,736 people, 7,331 households, and 4,792 families living in the city.
2013History
=== 2013 income statistics === According to 2009–2013 ACS estimates, the median household income was $55,982 and the median family income was $74,182.

Did You Know?

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Onalaska is located in the state of Wisconsin.
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Onalaska has a population of 18,803 residents.
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The population was 18,803 at the 2020 census.

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