Total Population
3,678
Population
Growth Rate
0.05%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
80.600
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.
Total Population
3,678
Population
Growth Rate
0.05%
Median Age
36
Diversity Index
80.600
Households
1,364
Owner Occupied
764
Renter Occupied
600
Vacant
108
Median Household
$66,169 $77,028
Average Household
$72,029 $80,460
Per Capita
$26,783 $29,837
Total Businesses
211
Total Employed
2,538
Workers 16+
1,501
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
34
Employed
637
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
525
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
26
Employed
508
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
28
Employed
222
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
10
Employed
133
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
9
Employed
132
Average Commute Time
20 min.
Resident Commuters
1,100
Non-Resident Commuters
401
Drive Alone
945
Carpooled
245
Public
62
Work At Home
56