Staples is a CDP located in Connecticut. Staples has a 2024 population of 8,400. Staples is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 20.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,952 in 2020.
The average household income in Staples is $322,482 with a poverty rate of 6.64%. The median age in Staples is 49 years: 46.9 years for males, and 52.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Staples was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,960 | 82.78% |
| Asian | 549 | 7.63% |
| Two or more races | 436 | 6.06% |
| Other race | 214 | 2.97% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,580 | 2.78 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Married | 1,768 | 3.31 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 655 | 1.11 | 91 | 9 |
| Female | 146 | 3.38 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Male | 11 | 8.36 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
92.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 3.6% |
| Associates Degree | 211 | 4.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,962 | 39.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,755 | 35.5% |
| High School Graduate | 527 | 10.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 0.59% |
| Some College | 281 | 5.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,053 | 3,955 | 3,138 |
| Asian | 413 | 413 | 377 |
| Hispanic | 372 | 263 | 128 |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 138 | 116 |
| Other Race | 157 | 140 | 31 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 91.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $147,614 | $250,001 | $98,274 |
| Graduate Degree | $203,750 | $250,001 | $73,750 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $45,483 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,031 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $133,309 | $235,729 | $57,946 |
| Some College | $52,647 | $64,917 | $30,515 |
$133,309
Average Earnings
$235,729
Average Male
$57,946
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.43% of Staples residents speak only English, while 19.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,722 | 367 | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 692 | 101 | 14.6% |
| Multiple | 434 | 75 | 17.28% |
| Asian | 549 | 8 | 1.46% |
6.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.85%
Male Poverty Rate
7.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Staples is Multiple, with 17.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Staples is Asian, with 1.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.17% |
| Some College | 6.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.9% |
| High School | 1.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.57% |
| Female Employed | 4.92% |
| Male Employed | 0.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $391,669 |
| Households | $213,158 | $322,482 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,743 | $89,869 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.0%
Male Marriage Rate
62.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
122
Number of Veterans
122
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 2.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
25.81%
Born in Staples
79.08%
Native Born
20.92%
Foreign Born
5.11%
Non Citizen
15.81%
Naturalized
79.08% of Staples residents were born in the United States, with 25.81% having been born in Connecticut. 5.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,400 | 600 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 7,800 | 600 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 7,200 | 75 | 1.05% |
| 2021 | 7,125 | 173 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 6,952 | 0 | 0% |