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Staples, MN


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Staples, Minnesota

Staples, Minnesota, in Todd county, is 62 miles NW of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 120 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 3,104.

The People and Families of Staples

In Staples, about 47% of adults are married. Lots of people in Staples live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Staples had a median family income of $33,472.

Staples Housing

In Staples, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Staples, 88% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Staples; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

Staples strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Staples Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Staples, MN

Comparing Staples to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Men41
Age of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults42
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times64
Public Transportation Use65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

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