Total Population
3,617
Population
Growth Rate
0.41%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
66.900
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
1,328
Total Housing Units
1,461
Owner Occupied
780
Renter Occupied
548
Vacant
133
Median Home Value
$117,075
Average Home Value
$128,530
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.24%
Per Capita Income
1.67%
Median Household
$45,081 $48,058
Average Household
$57,290 $62,416
Per Capita
$21,410 $23,260
Total Businesses
208
Total Employed
2,665
Workers 16+
1,300
2020 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
26
Employed
957
2020 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
514
2020 Public Administration
Businesses
33
Employed
317
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
27
Employed
211
2020 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
14
Employed
165
2020 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
11
Employed
155
Some
High School
265
Graduated
High School
637
Associates
Degree
174
Bachelor's
Degree
456
Graduate
Degree
114
Average Commute Time
16 min.
Resident Commuters
997
Non-Resident Commuters
287
Drive Alone
1,050
Carpooled
209
Public
0
Work At Home
29