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Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Staples is 3,155. The population is expected to grow to 3,238 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.52%.
The median age of Staples residents is 40.
The diversity index of Staples is 22.4, meaning that there is a 22% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Staples is $67,871 and projected to be $73,932 in 2031. Per capita income is $30,132, projected to be $33,024 in 2031. 1.11% of households – 35 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $449,197 and the average disposable income is $51,154.
There are 1,605 housing units in Staples; 807 are owner-occupied, 588 are rented, and 210 are vacant. The average home value is $174,622, with 113 homes built in 2010 or later, and 374 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 171 businesses in Staples, employing 3,030 workers and pulling from a labor force of 790 age 16 and above. 317 workers commute into Staples from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
457 residents both live and work in/around Staples. The average travel time is 22.1 minutes. 18.82% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.47% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 542 drive alone, 153 carpool, and 30 take public transportation. 20 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 45 residents work from home.
861 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 270 have associates degrees, 301 have bachelor’s degrees, and 193 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Leading Employers
| 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 |
Workers Comp and Unemployment
| Employment | 2010 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian Employed | 90.0% | 91.9% |
| Civilian Unemployed | 10.0% | 8.1% |
Transportation
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09