La Prairie, MN

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2021 Population

601

17.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

49.4

19% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.75%

18.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$77,500

21.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$171,300

11% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, La Prairie, MN had a population of 601 people with a median age of 49.4 and a median household income of $77,500. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of La Prairie, MN declined from 732 to 601, a −17.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,929 to $77,500, a 21.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in La Prairie, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.99%), White (Hispanic) (0.832%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.832%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.499%).

None of the households in La Prairie, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in La Prairie, MN are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in La Prairie, MN was $171,300, and the homeownership rate was 84.1%.

Most people in La Prairie, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.3 minutes. The average car ownership in La Prairie, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

La Prairie, MN is home to a population of 601 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0% of La Prairie, MN residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2021, there were 23.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (561 people) in La Prairie, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of La Prairie, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in La Prairie, MN was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in La Prairie, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in La Prairie, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
561 ± 95
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
24 ± 18.9
White (Hispanic)
5 ± 7

1.33%

Hispanic Population

8 people

1.33% of the people in La Prairie, MN are hispanic (8 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in La Prairie, MN as a share of the total population.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
20 ± 20
Vietnam
11 ± 16
Korea
4 ± 10

La Prairie, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of La Prairie, MN employs 267 people. The largest industries in La Prairie, MN are Retail Trade (51 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (47 people), and Manufacturing (41 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,875), Manufacturing ($78,750), and Public Administration ($66,250).

Employment

Occupations

267

2021 Value

± 68

−21.7%

1 Year decline

± 44.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in La Prairie, MN declined at a rate of −21.7%, from 341 employees to 267 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in La Prairie, MN, are Sales & Related Occupations (44 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (37 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (32 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of La Prairie, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

267

2021 Value

± 68

−21.7%

1 Year decline

± 44.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in La Prairie, MN declined at a rate of −21.7%, from 341 employees to 267 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in La Prairie, MN, are Retail Trade (51 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (47 people), and Manufacturing (41 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of La Prairie, MN, though some of these residents may live in La Prairie, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,167

Median earning men ± $19,969

$30,536

Median earning women ± $3,463

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($108,125), Manufacturing ($79,643), and Public Administration ($78,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,250), and Retail Trade ($31,563).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in La Prairie, MN was $171,300 in 2021, which is 0.699 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $154,300 to $171,300, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in La Prairie, MN is 84.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in La Prairie, MN have an average commute time of 17.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in La Prairie, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$171,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,438

$217

Median Property Taxes

±$49

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In La Prairie, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in La Prairie, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

84.1%

Homeownership

2021

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 84.1% of the housing units in La Prairie, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in La Prairie, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in La Prairie, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$77,500

Median Household Income

± $29,512

258

Number of Households

± 53

In 2021, the median household income of the 258 households in La Prairie, MN grew to $77,500 from the previous year's value of $63,929.

The following chart displays the households in La Prairie, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for La Prairie, MN is from Minnesota.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (86.3%)
Carpooled (8.02%)
Walked (3.44%)

In 2021, 86.3% of workers in La Prairie, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.02%) and those who walked to work (3.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in La Prairie, MN have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% of the workforce in La Prairie, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in La Prairie, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in La Prairie, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in La Prairie, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in La Prairie, MN (52 out of 594 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in La Prairie, MN is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.5% of the population of La Prairie, MN has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 21% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Itasca County, MN see 1101 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0909% increase from the previous year (1100 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1293 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,101 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Itasca County, MN

Primary care physicians in Itasca County, MN see an average of 1,101 patients per year. This represents a 0.0909% increase from the previous year (1,100 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Itasca County, MN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 12.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 25% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.8% were men and 47.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.49%

Uninsured

45.1%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

21%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in La Prairie, MN grew by 6.08% from 4.23% to 4.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in La Prairie, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.