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.

City Website


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

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Staples, MN3,1282,9803,0393,106

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4175
5-9178
10-14194
15-19192
20-24189
25-29180
30-34194
35-39199
40-44190
45-49175
50-54161
55-59144
60-64194
65-69204
70-74152
75-79120
80-8489
85+109
18+2,373
Median Age41

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Staples, MN2024
Total3,039.00
White Alone92.17%
Black Alone0.72%
American Indian Alone0.79%
Asian Alone0.43%
Pacific Islander Alone0%
Some Other Race1.51%
Two or More Races4.38%
Hispanic Origin3.52%
Diversity Index20.60

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Growth Rate

Staples, MN2024 - 2029
Population0.44%
Households0.46%
Families0.26%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households1,2881,2211,3331,364
Housing Units1,4401,4581,5521,579
Owner Occupied Units811833
Renter Occupied Units522531
Vacant Units219215

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Staples, MN20242029
Median Home Value$145,833$149,849
Average Home Value$173,952$178,031
<$50,0006471
$50,000 - $99,999182180
$100,000 - $149,999174166
$150,000 - $199,999144162
$200,000 - $249,9999898
$250,000 - $299,9995454
$300,000 - $399,9995253
$400,000 - $499,9993233
$500,000 - $749,99946
$1,000,000 +23

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later101
2000-200998
1990-199982
1980-198911
1970-1979141
1960-196995
1950-1959151
1940-194997
1939 or Before343

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Staples, MN20242029
Median Household$52,486$58,265
Average Household$64,662$74,940
Per Capita$28,410$32,956

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Staples, MN2024
<$15,000117
$15,000 - $24,999236
$25,000 - $34,999132
$35,000 - $49,999146
$50,000 - $74,999247
$75,000 - $99,999182
$100,000 - $149,999193
$150,000 - $199,99961
$200,000+19

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+808
In-County Residents440
Out-of-County Residents353
Drive Alone576
Carpooled157
Public Transport18
Work at Home30
Motorcycle8
Bicycle0
Walked19
Other0
Less than 5 minutes56
5-9 minutes218
10-14 minutes132
15-19 minutes56
20-24 minutes60
25-29 minutes42
30-34 minutes86
35-39 minutes52
40-44 minutes32
45-59 minutes32
60-89 minutes0
90+ minutes12
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees2,950
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt4
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction30
Manufacturing230
Wholesale Trade9
  
Retail Trade189
  
Transportation/Warehouse38
Information25
  
Finance & Insurance78
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing13
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv29
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt4
Educational Services317
HealthCare/Social Assist1,620
Arts/Entertainment/Rec36
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs113
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin100
Auto Repair/Maintenance37
Public Administration Emp114

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Staples, MN2024
<9th Grade39
Some High School81
GED141
Graduated High School614
Some College/No Degree510
Associates Degree232
Bachelor's Degree275
Graduate Degree219

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses172
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus7
Manufacturing Bus8
Wholesale Trade Bus2
  
Retail Trade Bus22
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus6
Information Bus5
  
Finance & Insurance Bus15
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus7
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus6
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus2
Educational Services Bus9
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus26
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus3
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus10
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus32
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus7
Public Administration Bus6

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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