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Staples

Minnesota · 2,981 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 $27,333. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,400. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,981
−4%since 2000
from 3,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
626 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+9%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Staples
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,333
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,427
+15%since 2000
from $14,244 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+61%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,825)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(44)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other1.9%(58)
Diversity Score11.3%(336)
Diversity Score
11
+115%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Staples, Minnesota?

Staples, Minnesota has about 2,981 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Staples, Minnesota?

The typical household in Staples, Minnesota earns about $27,333 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 $86,400, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Staples, Minnesota?

About 13.7% 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 26.9% 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 227 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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