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$23,408
PER CAPITA INCOME
$52,411
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,982
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,299
TOTAL POPULATION
1,161
MALE POPULATION
1,138
FEMALE POPULATION
102.02
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
894
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Staples Area Codes

Income in Staples

Income Overview in Staples

Per Capita Income in Staples is $23,408, while median incomes of families and households are $52,411 and $45,982 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,299$23,408
Median Family Income567$52,411
Mean Family Income567$64,249
Median Household Income910$45,982
Mean Household Income910$56,534
Income Deficit567$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,29918.78%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,29981.22¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,2990.42

Earnings by Sex in Staples

Average Earnings in Staples are $35,688, $41,708 for men and $33,875 for women, a difference of 18.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Staples
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male497 (48.0%)$41,708
Female539 (52.0%)$33,875
Total1,036 (100.0%)$35,688

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Staples

The most common earnings brackets in Staples are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (69 | 13.9%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (89 | 16.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Staples
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less33 (6.6%)12 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99930 (6.0%)67 (12.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49921 (4.2%)44 (8.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)6 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49921 (4.2%)7 (1.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99918 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)37 (6.9%)
$17,500 to $19,99957 (11.5%)21 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99912 (2.4%)17 (3.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99924 (4.8%)72 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99912 (2.4%)89 (16.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99969 (13.9%)43 (8.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99939 (7.9%)43 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99919 (3.8%)5 (0.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99937 (7.4%)47 (8.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99930 (6.0%)25 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99964 (12.9%)4 (0.7%)
$100,000+11 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total497 (100.0%)539 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Staples

Average earnings in Staples are $44,167 for men and $36,406 for women, a difference of 17.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,295, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $51,875. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,750, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $28,393.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Staples
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$51,875$28,393
Bachelor's Degree$58,295$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$44,167$36,406

Family Income in Staples

Family Income Brackets in Staples

According to the Staples family income data, there are 124 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Staples
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000549.5%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99912321.7%
$25,000 to $34,9996110.8%
$35,000 to $49,999325.6%
$50,000 to $74,9997012.3%
$75,000 to $99,99912421.9%
$100,000 to $149,999519.0%
$150,000 to $199,999346.0%
$200,000+183.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Staples

3-person families (119 | 21.0%) account for the highest median family income in Staples with $79,702 per family, while 3-person families (119 | 21.0%) have the highest median income of $26,567 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Staples
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families294 (51.8%)$30,357
3-Person Families119 (21.0%)$79,702
4-Person Families66 (11.6%)$66,974
5-Person Families78 (13.8%)$0
6-Person Families10 (1.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total567 (100.0%)$52,411

Family Income by Number of Earners in Staples

The median family income in Staples is $52,411, with families comprising 3+ earners (48) having the highest median family income of $155,625, while families with no earners (141) have the lowest median family income of $17,569, accounting for 8.5% and 24.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Staples
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners141 (24.9%)$17,569
1 Earner196 (34.6%)$27,639
2 Earners182 (32.1%)$79,722
3+ Earners48 (8.5%)$155,625
Total567 (100.0%)$52,411

Household Income in Staples

Household Income Brackets in Staples

With 228 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Staples, accounting for 25.1% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (1.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Staples
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000636.9%
$10,000 to $14,999141.5%
$15,000 to $24,99922825.1%
$25,000 to $34,999829.0%
$35,000 to $49,9999410.3%
$50,000 to $74,99914115.5%
$75,000 to $99,99918019.8%
$100,000 to $149,999566.2%
$150,000 to $199,999343.7%
$200,000+182.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Staples

The median household income in Staples is $45,982, with the highest median household income of $69,167 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 264 households (29.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,813, with 294 households (32.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Staples
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years74 (8.1%)$51,111
25 to 44 Years264 (29.0%)$69,167
45 to 64 Years278 (30.5%)$46,310
65+ Years294 (32.3%)$24,813
Total910 (100.0%)$45,982

Poverty in Staples

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Staples

With 26.4% poverty level for males and 22.5% for females among the residents of Staples, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 33 males (73.3%) and 5 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Staples
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (34.3%)31 (49.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years38 (59.4%)33 (43.4%)
15 Years8 (40.0%)5 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years33 (73.3%)6 (12.2%)
18 to 24 Years34 (38.6%)20 (15.5%)
25 to 34 Years58 (43.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)64 (48.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)6 (8.2%)
55 to 64 Years23 (13.9%)10 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years32 (27.1%)29 (22.1%)
75 Years and over6 (6.9%)30 (21.7%)
Total296 (26.4%)234 (22.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Staples

According to the poverty statistics in Staples, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Staples
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years67 (65.7%)32 (50.8%)
5 Years21 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years82 (73.9%)26 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years26 (40.6%)43 (56.6%)
15 Years12 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (26.7%)43 (87.8%)
18 to 24 Years54 (61.4%)109 (84.5%)
25 to 34 Years74 (56.1%)45 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years97 (100.0%)68 (51.5%)
45 to 54 Years70 (100.0%)67 (91.8%)
55 to 64 Years143 (86.1%)147 (93.6%)
65 to 74 Years86 (72.9%)102 (77.9%)
75 Years and over81 (93.1%)108 (78.3%)
Total825 (73.6%)805 (77.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Staples

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Staples show that 14.7% or 51 of the total 346 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.3%, comprising of 19 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Staples
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children180 (84.9%)32 (15.1%)
1 or 2 Children91 (82.7%)19 (17.3%)
3 or 4 Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total295 (85.3%)51 (14.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Staples

According to the poverty data in Staples, 25.7% or 29 single-father households and 74.1% or 80 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (48.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Staples
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children29 (48.3%)29 (60.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)41 (82.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (25.7%)80 (74.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Staples

The poverty data for Staples shows that 51 of the married-couple family households (14.7%) and 109 of the single-parent households (49.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (17.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 household (62.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Staples
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children32 (15.1%)10 (21.3%)
1 or 2 Children19 (17.3%)58 (53.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)41 (62.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51 (14.7%)109 (49.3%)

Race in Staples

The most populous races in Staples are White / Caucasian (2,185 | 95.0%), Hispanic or Latino (126 | 5.5%), and Two or more Races (92 | 4.0%).
Race in Staples
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American60.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1265.5%
Native / Alaskan160.7%
White / Caucasian2,18595.0%
Two or more Races924.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,299100.0%

Ancestry in Staples

The most populous ancestries reported in Staples are German (565 | 24.6%), Norwegian (345 | 15.0%), Irish (206 | 9.0%), English (135 | 5.9%), and American (110 | 4.8%), together accounting for 59.2% of all Staples residents.
Ancestry in Staples
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1104.8%
British200.9%
Central American90.4%
Chippewa120.5%
Czech411.8%
Danish502.2%
English1355.9%
European200.9%
Finnish462.0%
French542.4%
French Canadian231.0%
German56524.6%
Greek30.1%
Honduran90.4%
Hopi40.2%
Irish2069.0%
Mexican421.8%
Norwegian34515.0%
Polish411.8%
Puerto Rican683.0%
Russian200.9%
Scandinavian170.7%
Scotch-Irish241.0%
Scottish120.5%
Sioux110.5%
Swedish672.9%
Swiss180.8%
Thai50.2%
Welsh120.5%
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Immigrants in Staples

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Staples came from Europe (12 | 0.5%), Northern Europe (12 | 0.5%), Central America (6 | 0.3%), Latin America (6 | 0.3%), and Mexico (6 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.8% of all Staples residents.
Immigrants in Staples
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America60.3%
Europe120.5%
Latin America60.3%
Mexico60.3%
Northern Europe120.5%
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Sex and Age in Staples

Sex and Age in Staples

The most populous age groups in Staples are 60 to 64 Years (149 | 12.8%) for men and 85 Years and over (112 | 9.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Staples
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years102 (8.8%)63 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years106 (9.1%)22 (1.9%)
10 to 14 Years90 (7.7%)102 (9.0%)
15 to 19 Years97 (8.4%)82 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years69 (5.9%)101 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Years88 (7.6%)13 (1.1%)
30 to 34 Years44 (3.8%)32 (2.8%)
35 to 39 Years56 (4.8%)78 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years41 (3.5%)54 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years47 (4.1%)57 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years23 (2.0%)19 (1.7%)
55 to 59 Years17 (1.5%)76 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years149 (12.8%)81 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years46 (4.0%)79 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years72 (6.2%)60 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years37 (3.2%)57 (5.0%)
80 to 84 Years35 (3.0%)50 (4.4%)
85 Years and over42 (3.6%)112 (9.8%)
Total1,161 (100.0%)1,138 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Staples

Median Family Size in Staples

The median family size in Staples is 2.92 persons per family, with single female/mother families (108 | 19.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.61 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (346 | 61.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Staples
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple346 (61.0%)2.75
Single Male/Father113 (19.9%)2.77
Single Female/Mother108 (19.1%)3.61
Total Families567 (100.0%)2.92

Median Household Size in Staples

The median household size in Staples is 2.37 persons per household, with single female/mother households (108 | 11.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.27 persons per household. non-family households (343 | 37.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Staples
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple346 (38.0%)2.75
Single Male/Father113 (12.4%)3.03
Single Female/Mother108 (11.9%)4.27
Non-family343 (37.7%)1.17
Total Households910 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in Staples

Out of a total of 910 households in Staples, 567 (62.3%) are family households, while 343 (37.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 250, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 292.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Staples
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-292 (32.1%)
2-Person Households250 (27.5%)45 (5.0%)
3-Person Households145 (15.9%)6 (0.7%)
4-Person Households68 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households94 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total567 (62.3%)343 (37.7%)

Female Fertility in Staples

Fertility by Age in Staples

Average fertility rate in Staples is 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 60.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Staples
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years9 (60.0%)62.0
35 to 50 years6 (40.0%)30.0
Total15 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Staples

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Staples
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Staples

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Staples
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School6 (40.0%)94.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree9 (60.0%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Staples

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Staples
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Staples

Employment by Class of Employer in Staples

Among the 808 employed individuals in Staples, private company employees (482 | 59.7%), local government employees (121 | 15.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (108 | 13.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Staples
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees48259.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)374.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)263.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations10813.4%
Local Government Employees12115.0%
State Government Employees232.9%
Federal Government Employees111.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total808100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Staples

According to the labor force statistics for Staples, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,789), 50.0% or 894 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 49 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 93.8% or 137 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.8% or 42 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Staples
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years70 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years152 (89.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years47 (46.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years35 (46.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years181 (79.0%)7 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years137 (93.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years58 (62.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years163 (70.9%)42 (25.8%)
65 to 74 Years33 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total894 (50.0%)49 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Staples

According to labor force statistics for Staples, 71.0% of individuals (621) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (875) are in the labor force, with 7.9% or 49 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.4% or 137 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.7% or 49 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Staples
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma207 (60.3%)81 (23.7%)
College / Associate Degree277 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher137 (88.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total621 (71.0%)69 (7.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Staples

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Staples are Community & Social Service (136 | 16.1%), Education Instruction & Library (79 | 9.3%), Education, Arts & Media (48 | 5.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (40 | 4.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (25 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Staples

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Staples, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Business & Financial (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (84.8%), and Community & Social Service (70.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Staples
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 40 (29.4%)96 (70.6%)
Education, Arts & Media23 (47.9%)25 (52.1%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (15.2%)67 (84.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating15 (37.5%)25 (62.5%)
Health Technologists15 (68.2%)7 (31.8%)
Total (Category)116 (48.9%)121 (51.0%)
Total (Overall)380 (45.0%)465 (55.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Staples are Healthcare Support (97 | 11.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (40 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (21 | 2.5%), Personal Care & Service (17 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Staples

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Staples, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (85.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Staples
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving6 (15.0%)34 (85.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total (Category)33 (18.2%)148 (81.8%)
Total (Overall)380 (45.0%)465 (55.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Staples are Office & Administration (109 | 12.9%), and Sales & Related (38 | 4.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Staples

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Staples
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12 (31.6%)26 (68.4%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)109 (100.0%)
Total (Category)12 (8.2%)135 (91.8%)
Total (Overall)380 (45.0%)465 (55.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Staples are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (38 | 4.5%), Construction & Extraction (35 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Staples

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Staples
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction27 (77.1%)8 (22.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)77 (90.6%)8 (9.4%)
Total (Overall)380 (45.0%)465 (55.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Staples are Production (115 | 13.6%), Material Moving (46 | 5.4%), and Transportation (34 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Staples

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Staples
OccupationMaleFemale
Production75 (65.2%)40 (34.8%)
Transportation34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving33 (71.7%)13 (28.3%)
Total (Category)142 (72.8%)53 (27.2%)
Total (Overall)380 (45.0%)465 (55.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Staples

Employment Industries in Staples

The major employment industries in Staples include Health Care & Social Assistance (198 | 23.4%), Manufacturing (137 | 16.2%), Retail Trade (98 | 11.6%), Educational Services (70 | 8.3%), and Wholesale Trade (55 | 6.5%).
Employment Industries in Staples

Employment Industries by Sex in Staples

The Staples industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (92.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (82.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Staples
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction13 (41.9%)18 (58.1%)
Manufacturing97 (70.8%)40 (29.2%)
Wholesale Trade42 (76.4%)13 (23.6%)
Retail Trade45 (45.9%)53 (54.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing39 (78.0%)11 (22.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services28 (40.0%)42 (60.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance15 (7.6%)183 (92.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6 (17.6%)28 (82.4%)
Public Administration27 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)
Total380 (45.0%)465 (55.0%)

Education in Staples

School Enrollment in Staples

The most common levels of schooling among the 491 students in Staples are middle school (161 | 32.8%), high school (145 | 29.5%), and elementary school (100 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Staples
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool408.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School10020.4%
Middle School16132.8%
High School14529.5%
College / Undergraduate459.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total491100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Staples

Out of a total of 491 students who are enrolled in schools in Staples, 20 (4.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 471 (95.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (19.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Staples
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds166 (91.7%)15 (8.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds21 (80.8%)5 (19.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total471 (95.9%)20 (4.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Staples

Education (74 | 21.5%), physical & health sciences (60 | 17.4%), science & technology (48 | 14.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (47 | 13.7%), and arts & humanities (23 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 344 individuals in Staples who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Staples
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics185.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4713.7%
Physical & Health Sciences6017.4%
Psychology133.8%
Social Sciences154.4%
Engineering20.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4814.0%
Business226.4%
Education7421.5%
Literature & Languages133.8%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications92.6%
Arts & Humanities236.7%
Total344100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Staples

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Staples

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Staples are males with 2 vehicles (165, accounting for 48.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (191, making up 36.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Staples
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle69 (20.1%)94 (20.8%)
2 Vehicles165 (48.0%)191 (42.3%)
3 Vehicles43 (12.5%)60 (13.3%)
4 Vehicles47 (13.7%)77 (17.0%)
5 or more Vehicles20 (5.8%)30 (6.6%)
Total344 (100.0%)452 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Staples

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Staples are 5 to 9 minutes (218 commuters, 28.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (132 commuters, 17.0%), and 30 to 34 minutes (86 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time in Staples
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes567.2%
5 to 9 Minutes21828.0%
10 to 14 Minutes13217.0%
15 to 19 Minutes567.2%
20 to 24 Minutes607.7%
25 to 29 Minutes425.4%
30 to 34 Minutes8611.1%
35 to 39 Minutes526.7%
40 to 44 Minutes324.1%
45 to 59 Minutes324.1%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes121.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Staples

The most common commute times in Staples are 5 to 9 minutes (62 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (156 commuters, 34.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Staples
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes25 (7.7%)31 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes62 (19.0%)156 (34.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes44 (13.5%)88 (19.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes9 (2.8%)47 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes27 (8.3%)33 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes42 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (3.4%)75 (16.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes52 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes22 (6.8%)10 (2.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes32 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)12 (2.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Staples

The most frequent times of departure to work in Staples are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (56, 17.2%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (67, 14.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Staples
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM19 (5.8%)15 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM42 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM44 (13.5%)13 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM56 (17.2%)30 (6.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM9 (2.8%)65 (14.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11 (3.4%)41 (9.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM36 (11.0%)42 (9.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12 (3.7%)56 (12.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM21 (6.4%)46 (10.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM27 (8.3%)39 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (4.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM21 (6.4%)67 (14.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28 (8.6%)18 (4.0%)
Total326 (100.0%)452 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Staples

Occupancy by Ownership in Staples

Of the total 910 dwellings in Staples, owner-occupied units account for 614 (67.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 296 (32.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Staples
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units61467.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29632.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units910100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Staples

Occupancy by Household Size in Staples
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household29232.1%
2-Person Household29532.4%
3-Person Household15116.6%
4+ Person Household17218.9%
Total Housing Units910100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Staples

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Staples
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household180 (61.6%)112 (38.4%)
2-Person Household192 (65.1%)103 (34.9%)
3-Person Household116 (76.8%)35 (23.2%)
4+ Person Household126 (73.3%)46 (26.7%)
Total Housing Units614 (67.5%)296 (32.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Staples

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Staples
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School32 (45.1%)39 (54.9%)
High School Diploma208 (67.3%)101 (32.7%)
College/Associate Degree189 (60.4%)124 (39.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher185 (85.3%)32 (14.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Staples

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Staples
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years19221.1%
35 to 44 Years14616.0%
45 to 54 Years818.9%
55 to 64 Years19721.6%
65 to 74 Years15116.6%
75 to 84 Years849.2%
85 Years and Over596.5%
Total910100.0%

Housing Finances in Staples

Median Income by Occupancy in Staples

Median Income by Occupancy in Staples
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied614 (67.5%)$51,944
Renter-Occupied296 (32.5%)$0
Average910 (100.0%)$45,982

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Staples

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Staples
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00023 (3.7%)6 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)34 (11.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)14 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99951 (8.3%)96 (32.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99981 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99951 (8.3%)31 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99973 (11.9%)21 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999101 (16.5%)40 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999136 (22.2%)44 (14.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99946 (7.5%)10 (3.4%)
$150,000 or more52 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total614 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Staples

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Staples
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30053 (8.6%)41 (13.9%)
$300 to $49994 (15.3%)34 (11.5%)
$500 to $799189 (30.8%)64 (21.6%)
$800 to $99998 (16.0%)66 (22.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499119 (19.4%)79 (26.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99949 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99912 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total614 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Staples

Housing Structures in Staples

Housing Structures in Staples
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached65071.4%
Single Unit, Attached273.0%
2 Unit Apartments131.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments525.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments171.9%
10 or more Apartments13614.9%
Mobile Home / Other151.7%
Total910100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Staples

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Staples
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached567 (87.2%)83 (12.8%)
Single Unit, Attached20 (74.1%)7 (25.9%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12 (23.1%)40 (76.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)136 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total614 (67.5%)296 (32.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Staples

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Staples
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms31 (5.1%)76 (25.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms103 (16.8%)159 (53.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms259 (42.2%)49 (16.6%)
8 or more Rooms221 (36.0%)12 (4.1%)
Total614 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Staples

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Staples
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas460 (74.9%)138 (46.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas68 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity49 (8.0%)158 (53.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene37 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total614 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Staples

Household Vehicle Usage in Staples
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)90 (30.4%)
1 Vehicle184 (30.0%)76 (25.7%)
2 Vehicles256 (41.7%)84 (28.4%)
3 or more Vehicles174 (28.3%)46 (15.5%)
Total614 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Staples

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Staples

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units317297
Median Property Value$105,700$158,400
Median Household Income$38,229$29
Monthly Housing Costs$528$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,107$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Staples

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Staples
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00037 (11.7%)16 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99994 (29.6%)41 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999186 (58.7%)222 (74.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)18 (6.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total317 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Staples

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Staples
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999101 (31.9%)7 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99924 (7.6%)31 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99934 (10.7%)27 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99941 (12.9%)39 (13.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99967 (21.1%)60 (20.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (3.5%)69 (23.2%)
$150,000 or more23 (7.3%)35 (11.8%)
Total317 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Staples

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Staples
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x147 (46.4%)69,145 (23,281.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x11 (3.5%)123 (41.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x43 (13.6%)91 (30.6%)
4.0x or more100 (31.6%)30 (10.1%)
Total317 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Staples

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Staples
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80089 (28.1%)7 (2.4%)
$800 to $1,499119 (37.5%)75 (25.3%)
$800 to $1,499109 (34.4%)92 (31.0%)
Total317 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Staples

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Staples

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Staples
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years407 (97.8%)9 (2.2%)
19 to 25 Years198 (86.5%)31 (13.5%)
26 to 34 Years151 (92.1%)13 (7.9%)
35 to 44 Years215 (93.9%)14 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years133 (93.0%)10 (7.0%)
55 to 64 Years323 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,102 (96.5%)77 (3.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Staples

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Staples
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen407 (97.8%)9 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen198 (86.5%)31 (13.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Staples

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Staples
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000563 (97.7%)13 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999296 (96.4%)11 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999409 (90.5%)43 (9.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999405 (97.6%)10 (2.4%)
$100,000 and over404 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Staples

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Staples
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6133 (66.2%)80 (39.8%)
6 to 18 Years232 (55.8%)200 (48.1%)
19 to 25 Years83 (36.2%)115 (50.2%)
25 to 34 Years75 (45.7%)76 (46.3%)
35 to 44 Years83 (36.2%)140 (61.1%)
45 to 54 Years6 (4.2%)127 (88.8%)
55 to 64 Years114 (35.3%)222 (68.7%)
65 to 74 Years249 (100.0%)140 (56.2%)
75 Years and over225 (100.0%)122 (54.2%)
Total1,200 (55.1%)1,222 (56.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Staples

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Staples
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years39 (16.8%)35 (20.1%)
35 to 64 Years82 (24.6%)64 (17.7%)
65 to 74 Years28 (23.7%)4 (3.0%)
75 Years and over64 (73.6%)68 (49.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Staples

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Staples: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)23 (13.2%)
35 to 64 Years66 (19.8%)33 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years16 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over34 (39.1%)13 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Staples: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (12.6%)18 (13.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Staples: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years40 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years39 (16.8%)12 (6.9%)
35 to 64 Years12 (3.6%)21 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years13 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (5.8%)26 (18.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Staples: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (9.3%)25 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years12 (10.2%)4 (3.0%)
75 Years and over27 (31.0%)55 (39.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Staples: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.1%)7 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years3 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (12.6%)18 (13.0%)

Technology Access in Staples

Computing Device Access in Staples

Computing Device Access in Staples
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop58564.3%
Smartphone73480.7%
Tablet52858.0%
No Computing Device12213.4%
Total910100.0%

Internet Access in Staples

Internet Access in Staples
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home62568.7%
Cellular Data Only16117.7%
Satellite Internet657.1%
No Internet808.8%
Total910100.0%

Staples Summary

Staples, Minnesota is a small city located in the central part of the state, in Todd County. It is situated on the banks of the Crow Wing River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city has a population of 2,845 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

Staples was founded in 1887 by a group of settlers from Wisconsin. The city was named after a local lumberman, John Staples, who had a sawmill in the area. The city was incorporated in 1891, and the first mayor was elected in 1892.
The city grew rapidly in the early 1900s, and by 1910, it had a population of 1,845. The city was a major lumbering center, and the lumber industry was the main source of employment for the residents. The city also had a number of other businesses, including a flour mill, a creamery, a brickyard, and a furniture factory.
In the 1920s, the city began to diversify its economy, and the lumber industry began to decline. The city began to focus on agriculture, and the surrounding area became known for its dairy farms. The city also became a center for the production of potatoes, and the potato industry remains an important part of the local economy.

Geography

Staples is located in the central part of Minnesota, in Todd County. The city is situated on the banks of the Crow Wing River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city is located about 50 miles northwest of St. Cloud, and about 100 miles northwest of Minneapolis.
The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is 28 inches.

Economy

The economy of Staples is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to a number of dairy farms, and the surrounding area is known for its potato production. The city also has a number of businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The city is also a popular tourist destination, and the surrounding area is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities. The city is home to a number of parks and trails, and the nearby lakes and rivers provide opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, the population of Staples was 2,845 people. The population is predominantly white, with about 95% of the population identifying as white. The median household income is $41,000, and the median home value is $125,000.
The city has a relatively low crime rate, and the unemployment rate is below the national average. The city is served by the Staples-Motley School District, which includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Conclusion

Staples, Minnesota is a small city located in the central part of the state, in Todd County. It is situated on the banks of the Crow Wing River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city has a population of 2,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The economy of Staples is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the city is a popular tourist destination. The city has a relatively low crime rate, and the unemployment rate is below the national average.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Staples?
Per Capita income in Staples is $23,408.
What is the Median Family Income in Staples?
Median Family Income in Staples is $52,411.
What is the Median Household income in Staples?
Median Household Income in Staples is $45,982.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Staples?
Income or Wage Gap in Staples is 18.8%.
Women in Staples earn 81.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Staples?
Inequality or Gini Index in Staples is 0.42.
What is the Total Population of Staples?
Total Population of Staples is 2,299.
What is the Total Male Population of Staples?
Total Male Population of Staples is 1,161.
What is the Total Female Population of Staples?
Total Female Population of Staples is 1,138.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Staples?
There are 102.02 Males per 100 Females in Staples.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Staples?
There are 98.02 Females per 100 Males in Staples.
What is the Median Population Age in Staples?
Median Population Age in Staples is 40.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Staples
Average Family Size in Staples is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Staples
Average Household Size in Staples is 2.4 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Staples?
There are 894 People in the Labor Forcein in Staples.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Staples?
50.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Staples.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Staples?
Unemployment Rate in Staples is 5.5%.