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As of 2025 the population of Staples is 3,136. The population is expected to grow to 3,197 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.39%.
The median age of Staples residents is 41.
The diversity index of Staples is 21.3, meaning that there is a 21% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Staples is $68,590 and projected to be $73,961 in 2030. Per capita income is $29,757, projected to be $31,980 in 2030. 1.31% of households – 41 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $396,962 and the average disposable income is $52,399.
There are 1,576 housing units in Staples; 835 are owner-occupied, 523 are rented, and 218 are vacant. The average home value is $182,132, with 107 homes built in 2010 or later, and 336 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 172 businesses in Staples, employing 3,059 workers and pulling from a labor force of 844 age 16 and above. 366 workers commute into Staples from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
460 residents both live and work in/around Staples. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 14.13% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 620 drive alone, 147 carpool, and 15 take public transportation. 16 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 46 residents work from home.
830 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 228 have associates degrees, 311 have bachelor’s degrees, and 195 hold a graduate or professional degree.
| Business | Employees |
|---|---|
| STAPLES MOTLEY SCHOOLS | 100 |
| FRESHWATER EDUCATION DISTRICT | 80 |
| STAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 70 |
| 3M CO | 52 |
| FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK/TRUST | 45 |
| STAPLES MOTLEY HIGH SCHOOL | 35 |
| NYHUS CHEVROLET BUICK | 35 |
| TWIN CITY OPTICAL | 31 |
| STAPLES PARK DEPT | 30 |
| BURGER KING | 25 |
| DAIRY QUEEN | 25 |
| NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE | 20 |
| T MAXWELL'S | 20 |
| SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL | 17 |
| STAPLES POLICE | 16 |
| LONGBELLA DRUG | 15 |
| TOWER PIZZA | 15 |
| NEXT STEP | 15 |
| GIOVANNI'S PIZZA OF STAPLES | 15 |
| SPOT CAFE | 15 |
| COAST TRUE VALUE | 13 |
| US POST OFFICE | 12 |
| MATS INC | 12 |
| SUPERAMERICA | 11 |
| LAKEWOOD MANOR | 10 |
| Employment | 2010 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian Employed | 90.0% | 91.9% |
| Civilian Unemployed | 10.0% | 8.1% |
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
