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MN · FIPS 27105Minnesota
Nobles County
Minnesota · Population: 22,290(+4.3% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
92
was 113
-18.6%
Employment (2023)
1,337
was 1,546
-13.5%
Payroll / Store
$428K
was $279K
+53.4%
Population (2020)
22,290
was 21,378
+4.3%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +4.3% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -18.6% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 17 | 16 | -1(-5.9%) | 373 | 426 | +53(+14.2%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 8 | 7 | -1(-12.5%) | 93 | 70 | -23(-24.7%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 5 | 3 | -2(-40.0%) | 393 | 286 | -107(-27.2%) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 4 | 5 | +1(+25.0%) | 0 | 39 | +39(n/a) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 13 | 11 | -2(-15.4%) | 107 | 45 | -62(-57.9%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 5 | 0 | -5(-100.0%) | 33 | 0 | -33(-100.0%) |
| Building & Garden444 | 13 | 12 | -1(-7.7%) | 95 | 69 | -26(-27.4%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 17 | 14 | -3(-17.6%) | 0 | 207 | +207(n/a) |
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