Total Population
3,046
Population
Growth Rate
0.18%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
19.700
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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
1,340
Total Housing Units
1,541
Owner Occupied
954
Renter Occupied
386
Vacant
201
Median Home Value
$130,909
Average Home Value
$151,153
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.07%
Income Projection
Median Household
$47,903 $50,732
Average Household
$65,871 $72,811
Per Capita
$29,037 $32,177
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Workforce
Total Businesses
165
Total Employed
2,808
Workers 16+
966
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
21
Employed
1,583
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
8
Employed
230
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
228
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
23
Employed
190
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
11
Employed
114
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
6
Employed
111
Some
High School
176
Graduated
High School
542
Associates
Degree
143
Bachelor's
Degree
296
Graduate
Degree
128
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
483
Non-Resident Commuters
476
Drive Alone
812
Carpooled
112
Public
4
Work At Home
19
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17