CITY
Staples
Connecticut · 7,340 residents · 4.349 sq mi
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Staples is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $192,656. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,165,500. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(240)
5 to 99.2%(675)
10 to 148.5%(623)
15 to 197.2%(532)
20 to 244.3%(314)
25 to 343.1%(229)
35 to 447.9%(578)
45 to 5418.2%(1,335)
55 to 6419.1%(1,399)
65 to 7410.7%(786)
75 to 846.4%(467)
85 and over2.2%(162)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$192,656
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $218,365 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.2%
Public administration15.7%
Information11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
Retail trade5.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
$1,165,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,202,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
6.0
+10%since 2023
from 5.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(5,418)
Black2%(140)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(718)
Asian7.3%(509)
Other2.9%(200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(5,490)
Black1.9%(141)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(642)
Asian9.9%(725)
Other4.7%(342)
53
+10%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
South American2.5%(185)
Puerto Rican1.7%(127)
Uruguayan1.4%(105)
Dominican0.9%(66)
Colombian0.9%(64)
Mexican0.8%(61)
Spaniard0.6%(45)
Central American0.4%(26)
Honduran0.4%(26)
Venezuelan0.2%(16)
Cuban0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Asian Indian4.7%(344)
Chinese2.4%(173)
Korean1.5%(108)
Japanese0.6%(47)
Filipino0.6%(42)
Pakistani0.1%(9)
Burmese0%(2)
Ancestry
Italian17.9%(1,313)
English16.4%(1,202)
Irish13.9%(1,017)
Polish9.3%(680)
German9.1%(666)
Russian5.2%(384)
American3.2%(235)
Romanian2.7%(200)
Scottish2.7%(198)
French1.8%(133)
Danish1.6%(119)
Ukrainian1.6%(115)
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Swedish1.5%(113)
Hungarian1.5%(108)
Lithuanian1.3%(99)
Dutch0.8%(62)
West Indian0.8%(60)
Canadian0.7%(49)
Swiss0.7%(48)
French Canadian0.6%(46)
Brazilian0.6%(41)
Jamaican0.5%(40)
Austrian0.5%(37)
Greek0.4%(30)
Slovak0.4%(28)
Czech0.4%(27)
Belgian0.3%(23)
Croatian0.3%(21)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(20)
Welsh0.2%(18)
Turkish0.2%(13)
Arab0.1%(10)
Moroccan0.1%(10)
Norwegian0.1%(9)
Portuguese0.1%(9)
Slovene0.1%(9)
Armenian0.1%(8)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
96.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.9%(802)
Married65.9%(1,892)
Widowed3%(87)
Divorced3.1%(89)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(641)
Married60.1%(1,763)
Widowed6.1%(180)
Divorced11.9%(348)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Staples, Connecticut?
Staples, Connecticut has about 7,340 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Staples, Connecticut?
The typical household in Staples, Connecticut earns about $192,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Staples, Connecticut expensive?
In Staples, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $1,165,500, and the typical rent is about $2,328 a month.
How educated are people in Staples, Connecticut?
About 73.0% of adults age 25 and over in Staples, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Staples, Connecticut?
About 4.4% of people in Staples, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.
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