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Long Prairie, MN


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Long Prairie, Minnesota

Long Prairie, Minnesota, in Todd county, is 44 miles NW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 103 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 3,040.

The People and Families of Long Prairie

In Long Prairie, about 53% of adults are married.

Long Prairie benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Long Prairie had a median family income of $35,699.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Long Prairie Housing

About 67% of housing units in Long Prairie are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Long Prairie, 85% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Long Prairie are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Long Prairie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLong Prairie Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLong Prairie Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Long Prairie, MN

Comparing Long Prairie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity56
Well-Paid Single Men41
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home52
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Housing Recently Built45

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