Demographics & People — Staples, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,359 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,100 |
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| Median Age | 42.1 |
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| Total Households | 971 |
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| Family Households | 606 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1209 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,258 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 156 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 792 |
| German | 565 |
| Norwegian | 345 |
| Other groups | 318 |
| Irish | 206 |
| English | 135 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 126 |
| American | 110 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 68 |
| Swedish | 67 |
Language
| English Only | 2,051 |
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| Spanish | 43 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,151 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 223 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,694 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Staples, Minnesota.
