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MN · FIPS 27053Minnesota
Hennepin County
Minnesota · Population: 1,281,565(+11.2% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
3,714
was 4,209
-11.8%
Employment (2023)
74,922
was 74,482
+0.6%
Payroll / Store
$774K
was $491K
+57.6%
Population (2020)
1,281,565
was 1,152,425
+11.2%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +11.2% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -11.8% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 596 | 524 | -72(-12.1%) | 12,541 | 14,299 | +1758(+14.0%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 389 | 326 | -63(-16.2%) | 4,543 | 5,773 | +1230(+27.1%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 119 | 120 | +1(+0.8%) | 12,514 | 11,655 | -859(-6.9%) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 495 | 465 | -30(-6.1%) | 4,522 | 3,830 | -692(-15.3%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 740 | 616 | -124(-16.8%) | 10,547 | 8,932 | -1615(-15.3%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 231 | 77 | -154(-66.7%) | 2,682 | 1,185 | -1497(-55.8%) |
| Building & Garden444 | 232 | 207 | -25(-10.8%) | 4,452 | 5,203 | +751(+16.9%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 291 | 257 | -34(-11.7%) | 2,976 | 3,327 | +351(+11.8%) |
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