| Place Name | Staples |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 56479 |
| County | Todd County Wadena County |
| Area Code(s) | 218 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 3,010 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 0.27% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 90.5% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Minnesota 7thMinnesota 8th |
| State House Districts | 09A |
| State Senate Districts | 9 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 90.5% |
| African American | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 7.7% |