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Staples

Texas · 267 residents · 1.496 sq mi
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Staples has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,405. Population has fallen 62% since 2011, a loss of 442 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,700. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−62%vs 2011
vs 709 in 2011
2010 – 2025
Population density
178 / sq mi
−62%vs 2011
vs 474 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+23%vs 2011
vs 40.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
141296451606761201020202024Staples
2024288
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,405
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,161 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,101
−13%vs 2011
vs $14,973 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.223
−18%vs 2011
vs 0.273 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade26.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing9.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $57,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−30.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.8% in 2011
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+26%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(276)
Black8.9%(63)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(370)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score71%(504)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(153)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino41.6%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(165)
Diversity Score
62
−13%vs 2011
vs 71 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
57.2%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.4%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.7% in 2011
Female
35.9%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Staples, Texas?

Staples, Texas has about 267 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Staples, Texas?

The typical household in Staples, Texas earns about $32,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Staples, Texas expensive?

In Staples, Texas, the median home is worth about $56,700.

How educated are people in Staples, Texas?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Staples, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Staples, Texas?

About 11.3% of people in Staples, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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