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MN · FIPS 27071Minnesota
Koochiching County
Minnesota · Population: 12,062(-9.4% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
76
was 79
-3.8%
Employment (2023)
662
was 762
-13.1%
Payroll / Store
$258K
was $211K
+22.3%
Population (2020)
12,062
was 13,311
-9.4%
Stores vs. Population
Population declined -9.4% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -3.8% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 14 | 15 | +1(+7.1%) | 212 | 229 | +17(+8.0%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 3 | 0 | -3(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 3 | 5 | +2(+66.7%) | 0 | 39 | +39(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 5 | 3 | -2(-40.0%) | 0 | 9 | +9(n/a) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 7 | 6 | -1(-14.3%) | 36 | 24 | -12(-33.3%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 2 | 3 | +1(+50.0%) | 0 | 6 | +6(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 11 | 7 | -4(-36.4%) | 0 | 119 | +119(n/a) |
| Gas Stations447 | 17 | 14 | -3(-17.6%) | 120 | 101 | -19(-15.8%) |
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