Total Population
3,700
Population
Growth Rate
0.08%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
81.200
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
3,700
Population
Growth Rate
0.08%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
81.200
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%
Median Household
$64,936 $69,483
Average Household
$70,069 $73,613
Per Capita
$25,841 $26,923
Total Businesses
226
Total Employed
2,417
Workers 16+
1,489
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
32
Employed
684
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
584
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
31
Employed
238
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
26
Employed
236
2025 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
10
Employed
133
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
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