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

3,750

Population
Growth Rate

0.29%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

82.000

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing & Income

Households

1,392

Total Housing Units

1,505


Owner Occupied

758

Renter Occupied

634

Vacant

113

Median Home Value

$186,923


Average Home Value

$203,160

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.35%

Income Projection

Median Household

$63,516 $70,374


Average Household

$68,361 $73,108


Per Capita

$25,799 $27,584

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Workforce

Total Businesses

234

Total Employed

2,440

Workers 16+

1,490

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

653

2026 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

32

Employed

642

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

27

Employed

248

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

31

Employed

236

2026 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

10

Employed

132

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

129

Some
High School

224

Graduated
High School

981

Associates
Degree

250

Bachelor's
Degree

216

Graduate
Degree

74

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

1,197

Non-Resident Commuters

293

Drive Alone

886

Carpooled

137

Public

120

Work At Home

135

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31