Total Population
3,020
Population
Growth Rate
0.16%
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
1,243
Total Housing Units
1,501
Owner Occupied
822
Renter Occupied
421
Vacant
258
Median Home Value
$97,350
Average Home Value
$118,856
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.21%
Per Capita Income
2.08%
Income Projection
Median Household
$38,292 $41,080
Average Household
$53,128 $58,737
Per Capita
$21,900 $24,276
Workforce
Total Businesses
170
Total Employed
2,974
Workers 16+
1,315
HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
19
Employed
892
Prof/Scientific/Tech Service
Businesses
9
Employed
702
Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
483
Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
11
Employed
255
Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
24
Employed
204
Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
11
Employed
113
Some
High School
140
Graduated
High School
587
Associates
Degree
256
Bachelor's
Degree
352
Graduate
Degree
91
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
485
Non-Resident Commuters
812
Drive Alone
1,104
Carpooled
130
Public
3
Work At Home
13
