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Minnesota · 3,074 residents (2025 est.) · 4.761 sq mi
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Staples has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,071. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 835 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,000. Households here earn about 42% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,269
−27%since 2000
from 3,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
477 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+18%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,074 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Staples
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,071
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,208 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,829
+102%since 2000
from $14,244 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,988)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(46)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,099)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(47)
Diversity Score17.6%(400)
Diversity Score
18
+236%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Staples, Minnesota?

Staples, Minnesota has about 2,269 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Staples, Minnesota?

The typical household in Staples, Minnesota earns about $52,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Staples, Minnesota expensive?

In Staples, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Staples, Minnesota?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Staples, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Staples, Minnesota?

About 15.9% of people in Staples, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Staples, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Staples, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 485 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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