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MN · FIPS 27033Minnesota
Cottonwood County
Minnesota · Population: 11,517(-1.5% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
46
was 51
-9.8%
Employment (2023)
594
was 519
+14.5%
Payroll / Store
$297K
was $182K
+63.2%
Population (2020)
11,517
was 11,687
-1.5%
Stores vs. Population
Population declined -1.5% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -9.8% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 6 | 6 | 0(0.0%) | 0 | 251 | +251(n/a) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 3 | 3 | 0(0.0%) | 49 | 40 | -9(-18.4%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 3 | 3 | 0(0.0%) | 66 | 35 | -31(-47.0%) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 7 | 6 | -1(-14.3%) | 20 | 29 | +9(+45.0%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 1 | 4 | +3(+300.0%) | 0 | 10 | +10(n/a) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 3 | 0 | -3(-100.0%) | 7 | 0 | -7(-100.0%) |
| Building & Garden444 | 4 | 0 | -4(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Gas Stations447 | 9 | 9 | 0(0.0%) | 0 | 119 | +119(n/a) |
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