Long Prairie City, Minnesota
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3040 residents, 1229 households, and 769 families in the city. The population density was 1285.2 people per square mile (496.22/kmē), making it the 188th most densely populated city in Minnesota. There were 1334 housing units at an average density of 562.9 per square mile (217.34/kmē). The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.01. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males. The median age was 38.1 years, the median age of male residents at 35.4 and the median age of female residents at 40.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 93.06% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 1.74% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 0.72% from two or more races and 4.28% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28237, it is the 191st poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $35699, making it the 170th poorest city by median family income among the Minnesota. The per capita income for the city was $14386, it is Minnesota's 150th poorest city by per capita income. The median income was $17248, The median income for males was $23264 versus $12925 for females.
In 2000, 731 pupils and students, of which 47.74% are male and 52.26% are female, 24.05% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.56% nursery or pri school, 4.92% kindergarten, 48.97% elementary school, 30.51% high school and 12.04% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3040 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3040 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3030 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3004 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2972 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2934 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2916 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2878 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2839 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2833 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2809 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 23 | 3 | 26 |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 14 | 36 |
| Elementary school | 156 | 202 | 358 |
| High school | 108 | 115 | 223 |
| College or graduate school | 40 | 48 | 88 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Prairie city, Minnesota | $28237 | $35699 | $14386 |
| Todd County, Minnesota | $32281 | $39920 | $15658 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |