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MN · FIPS 27147Minnesota
Steele County
Minnesota · Population: 37,406(+2.3% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
145
was 178
-18.5%
Employment (2023)
2,607
was 2,725
-4.3%
Payroll / Store
$533K
was $318K
+67.6%
Population (2020)
37,406
was 36,576
+2.3%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +2.3% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -18.5% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 16 | 15 | -1(-6.3%) | 546 | 596 | +50(+9.2%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 7 | 7 | 0(0.0%) | 0 | 81 | +81(n/a) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 7 | 10 | +3(+42.9%) | 580 | 658 | +78(+13.4%) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 16 | 12 | -4(-25.0%) | 49 | 46 | -3(-6.1%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 35 | 14 | -21(-60.0%) | 367 | 106 | -261(-71.1%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 6 | 0 | -6(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 16 | 15 | -1(-6.3%) | 176 | 201 | +25(+14.2%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 14 | 16 | +2(+14.3%) | 0 | 320 | +320(n/a) |
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