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

Population2000201020232028
Staples, MN3,1363,0273,0463,074

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4197194184
5-9219177191
10-14197171186
15-19232200169
20-24191183206
25-29203230188
30-34168202188
35-39154204201
40-44151171187
45-49178155167
50-54207153155
55-59187162147
60-64153212161
65-69136195195
70-74106146190
75-79104121143
80-8410879108
85+13791108
18+2,2782,3872,415
Median Age393941

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Staples, MN2023
Total3,046.00
White Alone92.28
Black Alone0.72
American Indian Alone0.89
Asian Alone0.33
Pacific Islander Alone0.03
Some Other Race1.25
Two or More Races4.50
Hispanic Origin3.09
Diversity Index19.70

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Staples, MN2023 - 2028
Population0.18%
Households0.24%
Families0.05%
Median Household Income1%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households1,2921,2401,3401,356
Housing Units1,4691,4921,5411,540
Owner Occupied Units954989
Renter Occupied Units386367
Vacant Units201184

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Staples, MN20232028
Median Home Value$130,909$139,331
Average Home Value$151,153$162,260
<$50,000124127
$50,000 - $99,999251244
$100,000 - $149,999165157
$150,000 - $199,999203204
$200,000 - $249,9998797
$250,000 - $299,9994148
$300,000 - $399,9995267
$400,000 - $499,9992131
$500,000 - $749,99967
$1,000,000 +12

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later77
2000-200961
1990-199989
1980-198921
1970-1979157
1960-196970
1950-1959221
1940-1949117
1939 or Before382

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Staples, MN20232028
Median Household$47,903$50,732
Average Household$65,871$72,811
Per Capita$29,037$32,177

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Staples, MN2023
<$15,000156
$15,000 - $24,999195
$25,000 - $34,999143
$35,000 - $49,999197
$50,000 - $74,999281
$75,000 - $99,999109
$100,000 - $149,999189
$150,000 - $199,99947
$200,000+23

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+966
In-County Residents483
Out-of-County Residents476
Drive Alone812
Carpooled112
Public Transport4
Work at Home19
Less than 5 minutes68
5-9 minutes255
10-14 minutes209
15-19 minutes138
20-24 minutes42
25-29 minutes28
30-34 minutes80
35-39 minutes44
40-44 minutes32
45-59 minutes10
60-89 minutes21
90+ minutes22
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees2,808
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt4
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction24
Manufacturing230
Wholesale Trade19
  
Retail Trade190
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers30
Furn & Home Furnish Str2
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip20
Food & Beverage Stores71
Health/Pers Care Stores22
Gasoline Stations10
Clothing/Accessory Store6
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music13
General Merchandise Str16
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse33
Information25
  
Finance & Insurance72
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn60
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other12
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing10
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv29
Legal Services3
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt4
Educational Services228
HealthCare/Social Assist1,583
Arts/Entertainment/Rec38
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs114
Accommodation6
Food Srv/Drinking Places108
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin93
Auto Repair/Maintenance34
Public Administration Emp111

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Staples, MN2023
Some High School176
Graduated High School542
Associates Degree143
Bachelor's Degree296
Graduate Degree128

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses165
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus7
Manufacturing Bus8
Wholesale Trade Bus3
  
Retail Trade Bus23
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus5
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus1
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus2
Food & Beverage Stores Bus5
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus2
Gasoline Stations Bus2
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus1
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus2
General Merchandise Str Bus3
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus5
Information Bus5
  
Finance & Insurance Bus13
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus7
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus6
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus5
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus7
Legal Services Bus1
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus2
Educational Services Bus9
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus21
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus4
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus11
Accommodation Bus2
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus9
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus30
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus6
Public Administration Bus6

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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