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MN · FIPS 27145Minnesota
Stearns County
Minnesota · Population: 158,292(+5.1% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
635
was 671
-5.4%
Employment (2023)
11,013
was 10,979
+0.3%
Payroll / Store
$640K
was $374K
+71.1%
Population (2020)
158,292
was 150,642
+5.1%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +5.1% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -5.4% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 81 | 79 | -2(-2.5%) | 1,987 | 1,624 | -363(-18.3%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 43 | 39 | -4(-9.3%) | 366 | 443 | +77(+21.0%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 24 | 31 | +7(+29.2%) | 2,308 | 1,972 | -336(-14.6%) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 64 | 54 | -10(-15.6%) | 488 | 420 | -68(-13.9%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 82 | 74 | -8(-9.8%) | 950 | 816 | -134(-14.1%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 27 | 12 | -15(-55.6%) | 0 | 138 | +138(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 72 | 66 | -6(-8.3%) | 869 | 1,002 | +133(+15.3%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 63 | 81 | +18(+28.6%) | 841 | 1,237 | +396(+47.1%) |
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