Total Population
3,688
Population
Growth Rate
-0.05%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
79.300
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.
Total Population
3,688
Population
Growth Rate
-0.05%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
79.300
Households
1,367
Owner Occupied
923
Renter Occupied
444
Vacant
96
Median Household
$56,036 $63,120
Average Household
$68,802 $76,980
Per Capita
$25,576 $28,657
Total Businesses
202
Total Employed
2,866
Workers 16+
1,523
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
27
Employed
891
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
32
Employed
583
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
515
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
27
Employed
215
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
10
Employed
156
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
9
Employed
155
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
1,139
Non-Resident Commuters
385
Drive Alone
1,011
Carpooled
221
Public
0
Work At Home
85