Staples

City in Wadena County, Minnesota

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Staples is a city in Wadena County, Minnesota, with 2,989 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,280 ft (390 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aldrich, 5.9 miles W.

About Staples

Staples is a city in Todd and Wadena counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 2,989 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Staples

Median household income
$52,071
Median home value
$130,000
Median rent
$844/mo
Median age
42.1
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Staples, MN population

Staples had 2,989 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,989
Density628 per sq mi (242 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Staples at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyWadena County
TypeCity
Population2,989 (2020)
Land area4.76 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Coordinates46.3722° N, 94.8152° W
ZIP code56479
Official websitestaples.govoffice.com
Census code (GEOID)2762446

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Staples

What county is Staples in?

Staples is in Wadena County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Staples, MN?

2,989 people lived in Staples at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Staples, MN?

The ZIP code of Staples is 56479.

What is the elevation of Staples?

1,280 feet (390 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Staples?

Aldrich (5.9 mi), Motley (8.6 mi), Verndale (9.5 mi), Hewitt (13.5 mi), Bertha (13.8 mi).

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