Census Bureau data for Staples city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Staples city
- What is the median household income in Staples city?
- The median household income in Staples city is $51,506 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Staples city?
- The poverty rate in Staples city is 21.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Staples city?
- $119,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Staples city?
- The median gross rent in Staples city is $856 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Staples city residents have a college degree?
- 22.3% of adults in Staples city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,359
Median Income
$51,506
Median Home Value
$119,300
Poverty Rate
21.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.3%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,354 (+14.1%)
Home Value:
+$28,800 (+31.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+8.9 pp (+68.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.5 pp (+32.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,359
Median Age
41.0
Female
48.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
4.3%
Mexican
2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,506
±$4,457
-$36,050 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$61,931
Median Family Income
$58,250
Poverty Rate
21.9%
+16.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
26.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
14.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.4%
$10–15k
3.4%
$15–25k
18.5%
$25–35k
10.4%
$35–50k
9.6%
$50–75k
21.4%
$75–100k
19.6%
$100–150k
6.8%
$150–200k
1.5%
$200k+
3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,137
Owner-Occupied
66.8%
Renter-Occupied
33.2%
Vacancy Rate
14.6%
Median Home Value
$119,300
-$186,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$856
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
29.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.7%
$50–100k
23.7%
$100–200k
28.2%
$200–300k
20.8%
$300–500k
5.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
30.0%
$500–1k
27.4%
$1–1.5k
42.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.6%
1 vehicle
35.9%
2 vehicles
32.3%
3+
24.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
1.9%
5–19 units
4.0%
20+ units
12.9%
Mobile home
4.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
29.6%
1940–1969
8.8%
1970–1999
13.5%
2000–2009
8.7%
2010+
9.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.3%
-16.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
10.5%
Some College / Associate
25.6%
Less Than High School
2.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
+1.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.5%
Self-Employed
2.2%
Government Workers
23.9%
Private For-Profit
73.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.3%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Retail
11.3%
Arts/Entmt.
7.2%
Public Admin
6.1%
Agriculture
5.6%
Wholesale
5.2%
Transportation
4.4%
Finance
4.3%
Construction
3.7%
Prof. Services
3.1%
Occupation
Management
32.8%
Production
25.9%
Sales
16.0%
Food Prep
16.0%
Construction
9.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.7 min
Drove Alone
73.5%
Carpool
17.4%
Public Transit
1.8%
Work from Home
5.5%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
971
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
37.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
12.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.8%
5–9
8.1%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
9.4%
35–44
9.3%
45–54
6.9%
55–64
4.3%
65–74
8.5%
75–84
12.0%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 27.5%
Working age (18–64): 72.5%
65 and over: 26.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
11.6%
With a Disability
21.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.7%
Uninsured
2.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.5%
Has a Computer
84.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
78.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023