Total Population
3,004
Population
Growth Rate
0.09%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
14.500
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
1,232
Total Housing Units
1,486
Owner Occupied
818
Renter Occupied
414
Vacant
254
Median Home Value
$104,665
Average Home Value
$123,871
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.10%
Per Capita Income
1.58%
Income Projection
Median Household
$38,064 $39,696
Average Household
$51,345 $55,711
Per Capita
$21,534 $23,290
Workforce
Total Businesses
167
Total Employed
2,934
Workers 16+
1,345
AG/Forestry/Fish/Hunting
Businesses
0
Employed
0
Mining
Businesses
0
Employed
0
Utilities
Businesses
0
Employed
0
Construction
Businesses
3
Employed
14
Manufacturing
Businesses
11
Employed
255
Wholesale Trade
Businesses
1
Employed
6
Some
High School
63
Graduated
High School
579
Associates
Degree
284
Bachelor's
Degree
358
Graduate
Degree
124
Average Commute Time
20 min.
Resident Commuters
474
Non-Resident Commuters
871
Drive Alone
1,088
Carpooled
124
Public
15
Work At Home
39
