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MN · FIPS 27027Minnesota
Clay County
Minnesota · Population: 65,318(+10.7% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
145
was 163
-11.0%
Employment (2023)
2,409
was 2,760
-12.7%
Payroll / Store
$588K
was $375K
+56.8%
Population (2020)
65,318
was 58,999
+10.7%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +10.7% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -11.0% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 17 | 20 | +3(+17.6%) | 570 | 594 | +24(+4.2%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 13 | 12 | -1(-7.7%) | 153 | 171 | +18(+11.8%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 6 | 10 | +4(+66.7%) | 0 | 552 | +552(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 16 | 8 | -8(-50.0%) | 156 | 46 | -110(-70.5%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 14 | 9 | -5(-35.7%) | 97 | 32 | -65(-67.0%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 8 | 3 | -5(-62.5%) | 99 | 63 | -36(-36.4%) |
| Building & Garden444 | 18 | 13 | -5(-27.8%) | 259 | 256 | -3(-1.2%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 25 | 24 | -1(-4.0%) | 277 | 230 | -47(-17.0%) |
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