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MN · FIPS 27009Minnesota
Benton County
Minnesota · Population: 41,379(+7.6% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
114
was 120
-5.0%
Employment (2023)
1,792
was 1,878
-4.6%
Payroll / Store
$516K
was $368K
+40.2%
Population (2020)
41,379
was 38,451
+7.6%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +7.6% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -5.0% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 17 | 13 | -4(-23.5%) | 610 | 471 | -139(-22.8%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 5 | 6 | +1(+20.0%) | 111 | 94 | -17(-15.3%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 4 | 7 | +3(+75.0%) | 0 | 300 | +300(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 11 | 7 | -4(-36.4%) | 25 | 34 | +9(+36.0%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 4 | 0 | -4(-100.0%) | 19 | 0 | -19(-100.0%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 2 | 0 | -2(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 15 | 13 | -2(-13.3%) | 278 | 191 | -87(-31.3%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 21 | 23 | +2(+9.5%) | 228 | 310 | +82(+36.0%) |
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