Staples, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 3,104 people, 1,278 households, and 732 families residing in the city. The population density
was 684.5 people per square mile (264.6/km²). There were 1,436 housing units at an average density of 316.7 per square mile (122.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.49% White, 0.26% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.23% from other races
, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population. 33.5% were of German
, 12.5% Norwegian
, 6.4% American
, 6.0% Irish
and 5.9% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,278 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples
living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,208, and the median income for a family was $33,472. Males had a median income of $26,481 versus $18,407 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,244. About 15.4% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.
and a municipal airport.
Census
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of 2000, there were 3,104 people, 1,278 households, and 732 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 684.5 people per square mile (264.6/km²). There were 1,436 housing units at an average density of 316.7 per square mile (122.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.49% White, 0.26% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.23% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population. 33.5% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 12.5% Norwegian
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
, 6.4% American
United States
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, 6.0% Irish
Irish people
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and 5.9% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,278 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.7% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,208, and the median income for a family was $33,472. Males had a median income of $26,481 versus $18,407 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $14,244. About 15.4% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.
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Transportation
Staples has an Amtrak stationStaples (Amtrak station)
Staples is a train station in Staples, Minnesota served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system. It was built in December, 1909, by the Northern Pacific Railway. The architects of the station were Charles A. Reed and Allen H...
and a municipal airport.