Long Prairie is a city located in Todd County Minnesota. Long Prairie has a 2024 population of 3,721. It is also the county seat of Todd County. Long Prairie is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,664 in 2020.
The average household income in Long Prairie is $64,419 with a poverty rate of 12.02%. The median age in Long Prairie is 39.9 years: 38.5 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Long Prairie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,475 | 67.6% |
| Two or more races | 649 | 17.73% |
| Other race | 345 | 9.42% |
| Asian | 91 | 2.49% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.46% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,426 | 2.44 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Married | 656 | 2.89 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Non Family | 529 | 1.12 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Female | 135 | 4.24 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Male | 106 | 4.02 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 282 | 10.43% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 7.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 209 | 7.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 2.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,122 | 41.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 327 | 12.1% |
| Some College | 502 | 18.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,795 | 1,671 | 235 |
| Hispanic | 765 | 358 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 357 | 232 | 0 |
| Other Race | 188 | 49 | 0 |
| Asian | 47 | 35 | 19 |
| Islander | 39 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 33 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,509 | $47,857 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,500 | $0 | $53,750 |
| High School Graduate | $31,094 | $38,657 | $30,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,230 | $56,806 | $26,250 |
| Overall | $38,062 | $51,982 | $30,605 |
| Some College | $42,404 | $82,927 | $39,306 |
$38,062
Average Earnings
$51,982
Average Male
$30,605
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.75% of Long Prairie residents speak only English, while 37.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,008 | 226 | 11.25% |
| Hispanic | 1,193 | 177 | 14.84% |
| Multiple | 572 | 140 | 24.48% |
| Other | 345 | 20 | 5.8% |
| Black | 42 | 7 | 16.67% |
| Asian | 91 | 2 | 2.2% |
12.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.01%
Male Poverty Rate
15.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Long Prairie is Multiple, with 24.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Long Prairie is Asian, with 2.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.5% |
| Some College | 7.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.69% |
| Female Employed | 5.47% |
| Male Employed | 0.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,950 | $68,255 |
| Households | $60,313 | $64,419 |
| Married Families | $77,575 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,183 | $46,043 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
185
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| Korea | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 126 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 8.81% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.68%
Born in Long Prairie
78.97%
Native Born
21.03%
Foreign Born
16.47%
Non Citizen
4.56%
Naturalized
78.97% of Long Prairie residents were born in the United States, with 61.68% having been born in Minnesota. 16.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,793 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 3,778 | 14 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 3,764 | 14 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 3,750 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 3,735 | 14 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 3,721 | 14 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 3,707 | 8 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 3,699 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 3,709 | 45 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 3,664 | 357 | 10.8% |
| 2019 | 3,307 | -13 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 3,320 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 3,327 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 3,330 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 3,331 | -16 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 3,347 | -28 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 3,375 | -39 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 3,414 | -28 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 3,442 | -13 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 3,455 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,040 | 254 | 9.12% |
| 1990 | 2,786 | -73 | -2.55% |
| 1980 | 2,859 | -934 | -24.62% |