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Staples

Minnesota · 2,989 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 $42,261. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,700. Households here earn about 42% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,989
−4%since 2000
from 3,104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
628 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+11%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Staples
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,261
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,549
+51%since 2000
from $14,244 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,736)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(80)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other4.6%(136)
Diversity Score19.5%(583)
Diversity Score
19
+272%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+5%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Staples, Minnesota?

Staples, Minnesota has about 2,989 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Staples, Minnesota?

The typical household in Staples, Minnesota earns about $42,261 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 $92,700, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Staples, Minnesota?

About 15.7% 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 20.5% 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 235 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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