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Staples

Minnesota · 3,104 residents · 4.761 sq mi
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Staples has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,208. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $49,600. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,104
+13%since 1990
from 2,754 in 1990
1990 – 2025
652 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 578 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+6%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Staples
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,208
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,920 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,244
+74%since 1990
from $8,191 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$372
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
65.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
34.7% rent
2.0
−7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,729)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(91)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,988)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(46)
Asian0.4%(11)
Diversity Score5.2%(162)
5
+58%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+17%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Staples, Minnesota?

Staples, Minnesota has about 3,104 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Staples, Minnesota?

The typical household in Staples, Minnesota earns about $25,208 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 $49,600, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Staples, Minnesota?

About 10.0% 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 20.3% of people in Staples, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Staples, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Staples, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 350 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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