Staples, MN

Welcome to Staples

The town of Staples is a thriving regional center of business, arts and culture, and education. Home to Central Lakes College, the town has a strong educational foundation, as well as a business community that includes retail and manufacturing establishments, including Lakewood Health System, 3M’s Fabrication Services Plant, Stern Manufacturing and the new Timberlake Hotel - Convention Center.

City Website


Mayor: Chris Etzler
122 6th St NE
Staples, MN 56479
218-296-1419
cetzler@ci.staples.mn.us

Clerk: Tara Greer
122 6th St NE
Staples, MN 56479
218-894-2550
darcher@ci.staples.mn.us

Administrator: Jerel Nelsen
122 6th St NE
Staples, MN 56479
218-894-2550
jnelsen@ci.staples.mn.us


*City Council Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Staples Government Center, Staples, MN 56479
* Construction and Utilities Permits for within the City of Staples can be picked up at the Staples Government center.
* Elections are held at the Staples Community Center, 425 4th St NE, Staples, MN 56479
 

Documents/Forms:
City Parcel Map


Population

Total Population

3,046

Population
Growth Rate

0.18%

Median Age

39

Diversity Index

19.700

Housing & Income

Households

1,340

Total Housing Units

1,541


Owner Occupied

954

Renter Occupied

386

Vacant

201

Median Home Value

$130,909


Average Home Value

$151,153

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.07%

Income Projection

Median Household

$47,903 $50,732


Average Household

$65,871 $72,811


Per Capita

$29,037 $32,177

Workforce

Total Businesses

165

Total Employed

2,808

Workers 16+

966

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

21

Employed

1,583

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

230

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

228

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

23

Employed

190

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

11

Employed

114

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

111

Some
High School

176

Graduated
High School

542

Associates
Degree

143

Bachelor's
Degree

296

Graduate
Degree

128

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

483

Non-Resident Commuters

476

Drive Alone

812

Carpooled

112

Public

4

Work At Home

19