La Prairie, Minnesota real estate
What is La Prairie? It is a small incorporated city next to Grand Rapids in Itasca County, historically organized in 1891 at the juncture of the Prairie and Mississippi rivers. The July 1, 2024 Census Bureau estimate is 666 residents.
La Prairie sits beside Grand Rapids in Itasca County. Itasca County’s official history notes that La Prairie was officially organized in 1891 — the same year Grand Rapids was organized — at the juncture of the Prairie and Mississippi rivers, and that after Grand Rapids became the county seat in 1891, business shifted toward Grand Rapids. Today La Prairie is a small city in its own right (July 1, 2024 Census Bureau estimate: 666) and is often part of the same housing search as Grand Rapids.
| Location | Incorporated city in Itasca County, neighboring Grand Rapids, at the Prairie and Mississippi rivers (Itasca County historical account). |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 estimate | 666, from the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates (April 1, 2020 estimates base: 659). A separate published 2020 Census count was not in the Minnesota Department of Revenue 2,500+ city table used for Grand Rapids and Cohasset. |
| Historical note | Organized in 1891; Grand Rapids became the county seat in 1891 (Itasca County, “History Of Itasca County”). |
| Public schools (confirm boundaries) | Confirm the district for a specific address. Nearby districts include ISD 318. |
Searching next door to Grand Rapids
Many buyers look at La Prairie and Grand Rapids in the same tour plan because the cities are adjacent. If you also want shoreline, add Pokegama Lake to the comparison. Jillian can help you look at all three without treating them as the same market.
Frequently asked questions
Where is La Prairie, Minnesota?
La Prairie is an incorporated city in Itasca County, next to Grand Rapids, at the juncture of the Prairie and Mississippi rivers according to the county’s historical account.
How many people live there?
The U.S. Census Bureau’s July 1, 2024 estimate for La Prairie city is 666.
When was La Prairie organized?
Itasca County’s official history states La Prairie was officially organized in 1891, the same year Grand Rapids was organized, and that Grand Rapids became the county seat in 1891.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 subcounty population estimates for Minnesota (sub-est2024_27.csv)
- Minnesota Department of Revenue, 2020 Census city population compilation (PDF)
- Itasca County 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA/CHIP)
- Itasca County official website
- Itasca County, “History Of Itasca County”
- Grand Rapids Area Schools (ISD 318)
