Long Prairie, MN

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Long Prairie

West Union / Gutches Grove

Ward Springs / Pleasant Beach

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Long Prairie

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

11.0%

Households with Children

28.5%

School Enrollment K-12

428

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.0%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.3%
Working Age (35-54): 12.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.2%
Seniors (65+): 24.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 17.5%
High School / GED: 43.0%
Some College or Associate's: 28.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.4%
Single Parents: 14.1%
Couples & Adults: 37.5%
Living Alone: 34.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 40.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 69.8%
Puerto Rican: 5.2%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 23.7%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 63.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 10.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 5.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 69.0%
Spanish: 29.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 7.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.1%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 2.7%
Not Enrolled: 79.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources