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 2024 the population of Long Prairie, MN is 3,678. The population is expected to grow to 3,687 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.05%.
The median age of Long Prairie, MN residents is 36.
The diversity index of Long Prairie, MN is 80.6, meaning that there is a 81% 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 $72,029 and projected to be $80,460 in 2029. Per capita income is $26,783, projected to be $29,837 in 2029. 0.19% of households – 7 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $326,105 and the average disposable income is $59,656.
There are 1,472 housing units in Long Prairie, MN; 764 are owner-occupied, 600 are rented, and 108 are vacant. The average home value is $190,020, with 47 homes built in 2010 or later, and 492 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 211 businesses in Long Prairie, MN, employing 2,538 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,501 age 16 and above. 401 workers commute into Long Prairie, MN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,100 residents both live and work in/around Long Prairie, MN. The average travel time is 19.8 minutes. 17.82% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.36% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 945 drive alone, 245 carpool, and 62 take public transportation. 193 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 56 residents work from home.
1,038 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 210 have associates degrees, 193 have bachelor’s degrees, and 71 hold a graduate or professional degree.
