Total Population
3,039
Population
Growth Rate
0.19%
Median Age
41
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: 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
1,254
Total Housing Units
1,531
Owner Occupied
865
Renter Occupied
389
Vacant
277
Median Home Value
$127,273
Average Home Value
$144,977
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.25%
Per Capita Income
1.40%
Income Projection
Median Household
$40,446 $41,546
Average Household
$56,604 $60,580
Per Capita
$23,415 $25,100
Workforce
Total Businesses
170
Total Employed
2,909
Workers 16+
1,286
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
22
Employed
1,585
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
11
Employed
407
2021 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
236
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
23
Employed
167
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
11
Employed
117
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
9
Employed
111
Some
High School
193
Graduated
High School
616
Associates
Degree
226
Bachelor's
Degree
268
Graduate
Degree
106
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
515
Non-Resident Commuters
758
Drive Alone
1,037
Carpooled
177
Public
5
Work At Home
8