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MN · FIPS 27041Minnesota
Douglas County
Minnesota · Population: 39,006(+8.3% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
210
was 235
-10.6%
Employment (2023)
3,059
was 3,096
-1.2%
Payroll / Store
$517K
was $290K
+78.3%
Population (2020)
39,006
was 36,009
+8.3%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +8.3% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -10.6% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 22 | 21 | -1(-4.5%) | 417 | 435 | +18(+4.3%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 17 | 10 | -7(-41.2%) | 183 | 165 | -18(-9.8%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 8 | 9 | +1(+12.5%) | 0 | 697 | +697(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 23 | 16 | -7(-30.4%) | 120 | 109 | -11(-9.2%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 21 | 20 | -1(-4.8%) | 131 | 126 | -5(-3.8%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 13 | 6 | -7(-53.8%) | 139 | 45 | -94(-67.6%) |
| Building & Garden444 | 24 | 20 | -4(-16.7%) | 285 | 370 | +85(+29.8%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 28 | 27 | -1(-3.6%) | 325 | 328 | +3(+0.9%) |
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