Todd County, Minnesota facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Todd County
U.S. county
The Todd County Courthouse in Long Prairie
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
Founded	February 20, 1855 (created) January 1, 1867 (organized)
Named for	John Blair Smith Todd
Seat	Long Prairie
Largest city	Long Prairie
Area
• Total	980 sq mi (2,500 km2)
• Land	945 sq mi (2,450 km2)
• Water	35 sq mi (90 km2)  3.5%%
Population  (2020)
• Total	25,262
• Estimate  (2023)	25,667
• Density	25.78/sq mi (9.95/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	7th

Todd County is a county located in the middle of Minnesota, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 25,262 people lived here. The main town and government center, called the county seat, is Long Prairie.

History of Todd County

Todd County was officially created on February 20, 1855, by the Minnesota government at that time. However, the county's own government didn't start working until January 1, 1867. Long Prairie was chosen as the county seat from the beginning.

The county was named after John Blair Smith Todd. He was a special representative from the Dakota Territory in the U.S. Congress. He also served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Geography and Nature

Todd County has rolling hills and many lakes. The land is mostly used for farming. Several rivers flow through or near the county. The Crow Wing River runs along the northeastern edge. The Long Prairie River flows through the middle and joins the Crow Wing River.

The highest point in the county is about 1,483 feet (452 meters) above sea level. This is found on the western border. The county covers a total area of about 980 square miles (2,538 square kilometers). Most of this is land, with about 35 square miles (91 square kilometers) being water.

Main Roads and Highways

Many important roads pass through Todd County, connecting it to other areas.

Neighboring Counties

Todd County shares its borders with several other counties.

Lakes in Todd County

Todd County is home to many lakes, which are great for outdoor activities.

Protected Natural Areas

There are several protected areas in Todd County. These places help keep nature safe and healthy.

People and Population

The population of Todd County was 25,262 in 2020. The population has grown a little bit since then, with an estimated 25,667 people in 2023.

Who Lives in Todd County?

According to the 2020 Census, most people in Todd County are White (about 87.55%). There are also smaller groups of people from other backgrounds, including Hispanic or Latino (about 8.74%), Black or African American (0.37%), Asian (0.38%), Native American (0.3%), and Pacific Islander (0.29%). About 2.36% of the population identifies as other races or mixed races.

The Amish Community

Todd County has a notable population of Amish people. The Amish are a group who live a simple lifestyle, often without modern technology like cars or electricity. There are five different Amish communities in the county. In 2013, these communities had seven church districts, meaning there were about 1,000 Amish people living in Todd County.

Towns and Communities

Todd County has several cities and smaller communities where people live.

Cities in Todd County

Smaller Communities (Unincorporated)

These are smaller places that are not officially cities.

• Philbrook
• Pillsbury
• Ward Springs

Townships in Todd County

Townships are smaller local government areas within the county.

See also

In Spanish: Condado de Todd (Minnesota) para niños