Long Prairie, MN

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. 

Population

Total Population

3,678

Population
Growth Rate

0.05%

Median Age

36

Diversity Index

80.600

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing & Income

Households

1,364

Total Housing Units

1,472


Owner Occupied

764

Renter Occupied

600

Vacant

108

Median Home Value

$146,429


Average Home Value

$190,020

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.18%

Income Projection

Median Household

$66,169 $77,028


Average Household

$72,029 $80,460


Per Capita

$26,783 $29,837

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Workforce

Total Businesses

211

Total Employed

2,538

Workers 16+

1,501

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

34

Employed

637

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

525

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

26

Employed

508

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

28

Employed

222

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

133

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

132

Some
High School

210

Graduated
High School

920

Associates
Degree

210

Bachelor's
Degree

193

Graduate
Degree

71

Average Commute Time

20 min.



Resident Commuters

1,100

Non-Resident Commuters

401

Drive Alone

945

Carpooled

245

Public

62

Work At Home

56

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18