Staples City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 3104 residents, 1278 households, and 732 families in the city. The population density was 684.5 people per square mile (264.29/km˛), it would be the 414th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. There were 1436 housing units at an average density of 317 per square mile (122.39/km˛). The average household size was 2.36 persons, and the average family size was 3.09 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 24% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males. The median age was 35.6 years, The median age of males was 32.2 years, for females the median age was 38.4 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.49% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.81% American Indian, 0.35% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.87% from two or more races and 0.23% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25208, making it the 94th lowest city by median household income in Minnesota. The median income for a family in the city was $33472, making its Minnesota's 108th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $14244, making it the 134th poorest city by per capita income among the Minnesota. The median income was $16464, Males had a median income of $21217 versus $13620 for females.
In 2000, 937 pupils and students, of which 544 are male and 393 are female, 30.19% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 55 nursery or pri school, 50 kindergarten, 380 elementary school, 212 high school and 240 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3104 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3146 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3140 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3123 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3099 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3049 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3068 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3089 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3047 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 3042 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 3019 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 36 | 19 | 55 |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 27 | 50 |
| Elementary school | 233 | 147 | 380 |
| High school | 98 | 114 | 212 |
| College or graduate school | 154 | 86 | 240 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples city, Minnesota | $25208 | $33472 | $14244 |
| Todd County, Minnesota | $32281 | $39920 | $15658 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |