The racial makeup of the township was 99.44% White and 0.56% African American.

6.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 8.1% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

La Crosse Township is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Mankato educator Tim Walz, a Democrat.

At the state level, La Crosse Township is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Doug Magnus, and in House District 22B, represented by Republican Rod Hamilton.