Total Population
3,039
Population
Growth Rate
0.44%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
20.600
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Staples, MN
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
Population
Housing & Income
Households
1,333
Total Housing Units
1,552
Owner Occupied
811
Renter Occupied
522
Vacant
219
Median Home Value
$145,833
Average Home Value
$173,952
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.01%
Income Projection
Median Household
$52,486 $58,265
Average Household
$64,662 $74,940
Per Capita
$28,410 $32,956
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26
Workforce
Total Businesses
172
Total Employed
2,950
Workers 16+
808
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
26
Employed
1,620
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
317
2024 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
8
Employed
230
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
22
Employed
189
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
6
Employed
114
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
10
Employed
113
Some
High School
81
Graduated
High School
614
Associates
Degree
232
Bachelor's
Degree
275
Graduate
Degree
219
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
440
Non-Resident Commuters
353
Drive Alone
576
Carpooled
157
Public
18
Work At Home
30
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26