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La Prairie

Minnesota · 653 residents · 1.652 sq mi
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La Prairie has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
653
+8%since 2000
from 605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.5
+8%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4285626978319651990201020202024La Prairie
2024592
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(28)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(45)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.7%(57)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.3%(41)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.4%(22)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.7%(70)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.2%(86)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.3%(74)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.2%(93)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.6%(76)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.6%(43)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,929
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,192
+41%since 2000
from $18,632 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−34%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in La Prairie on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(595)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(594)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other3.3%(21)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.5%(11)
Ancestry
German30.9%(226)
Irish9.3%(68)
Swedish8.5%(62)
Polish8.2%(60)
Norwegian7.8%(57)
Finnish6.3%(46)
American5.5%(40)
English4.2%(31)
French3.8%(28)
Scottish3.4%(25)
Slovene2.2%(16)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.5%(11)
Italian1.4%(10)
Canadian0.8%(6)
Croatian0.8%(6)
Czech0.5%(4)
Dutch0.5%(4)
British0.4%(3)
Serbian0.4%(3)
Ukrainian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Polish population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.7%(64)
Married59.2%(132)
Widowed1.8%(4)
Divorced10.3%(23)
Women 15+
Never married26.5%(76)
Married56.4%(162)
Widowed7%(20)
Divorced10.1%(29)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Prairie, Minnesota?

La Prairie, Minnesota has about 653 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Prairie, Minnesota earns about $63,929 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 $154,300, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in La Prairie, Minnesota?

About 20.0% 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 10.7% 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 180 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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