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La Prairie

Minnesota · 661 residents (2025 est.) · 1.652 sq mi
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La Prairie has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $212,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
592
−2%since 2000
from 605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
358 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+23%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:661 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4285626978319651990201020202024La Prairie
2024592
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,375
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,390
+74%since 2000
from $18,632 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−16%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+36%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(595)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(501)
Black2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(52)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other4.1%(24)
Diversity Score34.3%(203)
Diversity Score
34
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Prairie, Minnesota?

La Prairie, Minnesota has about 592 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Prairie, Minnesota?

The typical household in La Prairie, Minnesota earns about $69,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Prairie, Minnesota expensive?

In La Prairie, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $212,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in La Prairie, Minnesota?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in La Prairie, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Prairie, Minnesota?

About 6.7% of people in La Prairie, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Prairie, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, La Prairie, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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