Staples Authority

Staples is a middle-income small town of 2,269 with home prices 2.5× below the Minnesota median.

Staples, Minnesota

With 2,269 residents, Staples sits in Todd County, Minnesota as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $52,071.

Definition and scope

Staples is a chartered municipality within Todd County, Minnesota, Minnesota. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 7.

Who lives here

Staples has approximately 2,269 residents. The median age is 42.1 years. Roughly 63% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $130,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 92.5%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Staples is $52,071. Poverty rate stands at 15.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.5%. Educational attainment: 22.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Staples:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

Staples Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Wadena County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Staples, Minnesota.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,268 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 4a.

References

• Minnesota State Authority — state-level reference for Minnesota.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.