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.
As of 2026 the population of Long Prairie, MN is 3,750. The population is expected to grow to 3,804 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.29%.
The median age of Long Prairie, MN residents is 37.
The diversity index of Long Prairie, MN is 82.0, meaning that there is a 82% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Long Prairie, MN is $68,361 and projected to be $73,108 in 2031. Per capita income is $25,799, projected to be $27,584 in 2031. 0.16% of households – 6 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $291,897 and the average disposable income is $52,223.
There are 1,505 housing units in Long Prairie, MN; 758 are owner-occupied, 634 are rented, and 113 are vacant. The average home value is $203,160, with 7 homes built in 2010 or later, and 393 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 234 businesses in Long Prairie, MN, employing 2,440 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,490 age 16 and above. 293 workers commute into Long Prairie, MN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,197 residents both live and work in/around Long Prairie, MN. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 10.11% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.78% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 886 drive alone, 137 carpool, and 120 take public transportation. 212 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 135 residents work from home.
1,117 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 250 have associates degrees, 216 have bachelor’s degrees, and 74 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
