Total Population
3,073
Population
Growth Rate
0.50%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
19.100
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: 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
Staples, MN
Population
Housing & Income
Households
1,352
Total Housing Units
1,543
Owner Occupied
950
Renter Occupied
401
Vacant
191
Median Home Value
$136,128
Average Home Value
$149,499
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.45%
Income Projection
Median Household
$44,477 $45,926
Average Household
$65,995 $70,766
Per Capita
$28,845 $30,992
Workforce
Total Businesses
173
Total Employed
2,905
Workers 16+
1,012
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
23
Employed
1,587
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
329
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
236
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
23
Employed
169
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
11
Employed
114
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
9
Employed
108
Some
High School
182
Graduated
High School
626
Associates
Degree
238
Bachelor's
Degree
274
Graduate
Degree
109
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
386
Non-Resident Commuters
614
Drive Alone
834
Carpooled
139
Public
5
Work At Home
10