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Staples, MN
City in Wadena County, Minnesota.
Population
2,269
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
477
ZIP codes
0
Staples and its ZIP codes
Staples at a glance
- Staples is about 6.6 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,071 a year, 42% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,000 (61% below Minnesota) and median rent is $844 a month.
Local data for Staples, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Staples, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,071
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$130,000
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (556), Norwegian Americans (369), Irish Americans (168).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wadena County. PPP loans are for Staples.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,367
5,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,596
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $7,554 per person
How people get to work
Staples, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled19.4%
- Public transit3.8%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Staples, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / -1°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Staples, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Staples
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AldrichCity | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| MotleyCity | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| VerndaleCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| HewittCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| BerthaCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| PillagerCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| WadenaCity | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| Eagle BendCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| ClarissaCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| NimrodCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| BrowervilleCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| BlufftonCity | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| East Gull LakeCity | 22 mi | 7.9 |
| SebekaCity | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake ShoreCity | 23 mi | 12.7 |
| Deer CreekCity | 25 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Staples, MN in?
- Staples is in Wadena County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Staples, MN?
- About 2,269 people live in Staples, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Staples?
- Nearby places include Aldrich (6.2 mi), Motley (8.3 mi), Verndale (10 mi), Hewitt (14 mi), Bertha (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023