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
As of 2024 the population of Staples, MN is 3,039. The population is expected to grow to 3,106 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.44%.
The median age of Staples, MN residents is 41.
The diversity index of Staples, MN is 20.6, meaning that there is a 21% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Staples, MN is $64,662 and projected to be $74,940 in 2029. Per capita income is $28,410, projected to be $32,956 in 2029. 0.63% of households – 19 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $354,360 and the average disposable income is $52,552.
There are 1,552 housing units in Staples, MN; 811 are owner-occupied, 522 are rented, and 219 are vacant. The average home value is $173,952, with 101 homes built in 2010 or later, and 343 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 172 businesses in Staples, MN, employing 2,950 workers and pulling from a labor force of 808 age 16 and above. 353 workers commute into Staples, MN from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
440 residents both live and work in/around Staples, MN. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 12.73% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.73% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 576 drive alone, 157 carpool, and 18 take public transportation. 27 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 30 residents work from home.
755 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 232 have associates degrees, 275 have bachelor’s degrees, and 219 hold a graduate or professional degree.
