Total Population
3,708
Population
Growth Rate
0.59%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
68.500
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
1,366
Total Housing Units
1,499
Owner Occupied
853
Renter Occupied
513
Vacant
133
Median Home Value
$131,017
Average Home Value
$153,517
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.47%
Per Capita Income
1.51%
Median Household
$44,762 $46,806
Average Household
$56,170 $60,527
Per Capita
$21,005 $22,640
Total Businesses
209
Total Employed
2,682
Workers 16+
1,283
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
25
Employed
888
2021 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
513
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
31
Employed
328
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
28
Employed
207
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
12
Employed
156
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
10
Employed
153
Some
High School
266
Graduated
High School
741
Associates
Degree
162
Bachelor's
Degree
362
Graduate
Degree
122
Average Commute Time
16 min.
Resident Commuters
964
Non-Resident Commuters
312
Drive Alone
1,001
Carpooled
207
Public
0
Work At Home
23