Total Population
3,639
Population
Growth Rate
0.39%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
78.900
The County Seat of Todd County, Long Prairie is a thriving community, named for the river that runs through its heart. With a regional airport, industrial park, and industrial business incubator building, Long Prairie is a hub of business activity for the county. It’s also an ethnically and culturally diverse place, with a strong Hispanic tradition and festivals that celebrate its history of more than 150 years.
Long Prairie is a progressive community located in Central Minnesota with a growing population of 3,597. With a median age of 37, Long Prairie has strong workforce participation numbers and median household income is on the rise. Still, Long Prairie is an affordable place to live with the average house costing only $120,205 - making the community an attractive destination for young families and retirees.
Working in Long Prairie is incredibly convenient. Most workers have a commute of under 15-minutes! And those who need to travel for work can easily access major transportation routes since Long Prairie is located at three major highways: U.S. Highway 71, State Highway 27 and State Highway 287.
Households
1,352
Total Housing Units
1,474
Owner Occupied
943
Renter Occupied
409
Vacant
122
Median Home Value
$136,429
Average Home Value
$162,593
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.22%
Median Household
$50,894 $55,693
Average Household
$64,129 $71,725
Per Capita
$23,907 $26,682
Total Businesses
204
Total Employed
2,599
Workers 16+
1,328
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
25
Employed
873
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
508
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
32
Employed
355
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
30
Employed
203
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
10
Employed
156
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
9
Employed
155
Some
High School
247
Graduated
High School
774
Associates
Degree
178
Bachelor's
Degree
380
Graduate
Degree
125
Average Commute Time
17 min.
Resident Commuters
1,033
Non-Resident Commuters
295
Drive Alone
952
Carpooled
193
Public
0
Work At Home
51