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

3,700

Population
Growth Rate

0.08%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

81.200

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

1,360

Total Housing Units

1,466


Owner Occupied

777

Renter Occupied

583

Vacant

106

Median Home Value

$177,799


Average Home Value

$201,036

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

0.82%

Income Projection

Median Household

$64,936 $69,483


Average Household

$70,069 $73,613


Per Capita

$25,841 $26,923

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

226

Total Employed

2,417

Workers 16+

1,489

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

32

Employed

684

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

584

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

31

Employed

238

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

26

Employed

236

2025 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

10

Employed

133

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

128

Some
High School

179

Graduated
High School

920

Associates
Degree

246

Bachelor's
Degree

195

Graduate
Degree

82

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

1,160

Non-Resident Commuters

329

Drive Alone

916

Carpooled

102

Public

91

Work At Home

112

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25