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Staples

Texas · 193 residents · 1.496 sq mi
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Staples has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has fallen 16% since 2019, a loss of 37 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $174,300. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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

193
−16%since 2019
from 230 in 2019
2010 – 2025
129 / sq mi
−16%since 2019
from 154 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
53.4
−8%since 2019
from 58.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
141296451606761201020202024Staples
2024288
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,923 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$30,519
−8%since 2019
from $33,302 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$174,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $169,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
78.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 71.9% in 2019
21.2% rent
2.4
+2%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(125)
Black5.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(16)
Diversity Score73.1%(168)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42%(81)
Asian4.1%(8)
Other4.4%(9)
Diversity Score71.3%(138)
71
−2%since 2019
from 73 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 85.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
+8%since 2019
from 23.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
93.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
55.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
36.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
53.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Staples, Texas?

Staples, Texas has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Staples, Texas?

The typical household in Staples, Texas earns about $72,500 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 $174,300.

How educated are people in Staples, Texas?

About 20.1% 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 0.6% 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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