Total Population
3,088
Population
Growth Rate
0.36%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
15.100
Staples
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.
Mayor: Chris Etzler
122 6th St NE
Staples, MN 56479
218-296-1419
cetzler@ci.staples.mn.us
Clerk: Diane Archer
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
Staples, MN
Population
Housing & Income
Households
1,271
Total Housing Units
1,540
Owner Occupied
836
Renter Occupied
435
Vacant
269
Median Home Value
$103,216
Average Home Value
$122,787
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.41%
Per Capita Income
1.84%
Income Projection
Median Household
$39,408 $41,747
Average Household
$56,114 $61,506
Per Capita
$23,175 $25,392
Workforce
Total Businesses
159
Total Employed
2,815
Workers 16+
1,279
2020 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
20
Employed
1,565
2020 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
403
2020 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
8
Employed
219
2020 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
22
Employed
163
2020 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
11
Employed
113
2020 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
9
Employed
107
Some
High School
184
Graduated
High School
577
Associates
Degree
275
Bachelor's
Degree
332
Graduate
Degree
101
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
517
Non-Resident Commuters
747
Drive Alone
1,020
Carpooled
167
Public
4
Work At Home
16
