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MN · FIPS 27163Minnesota
Washington County
Minnesota · Population: 267,568(+12.4% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
699
was 703
-0.6%
Employment (2023)
15,399
was 12,675
+21.5%
Payroll / Store
$689K
was $392K
+75.8%
Population (2020)
267,568
was 238,136
+12.4%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +12.4% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -0.6% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 81 | 90 | +9(+11.1%) | 2,016 | 3,475 | +1459(+72.4%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 54 | 59 | +5(+9.3%) | 607 | 874 | +267(+44.0%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 28 | 26 | -2(-7.1%) | 3,822 | 3,919 | +97(+2.5%) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 71 | 90 | +19(+26.8%) | 721 | 856 | +135(+18.7%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 101 | 88 | -13(-12.9%) | 1,158 | 1,225 | +67(+5.8%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 33 | 10 | -23(-69.7%) | 0 | 123 | +123(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 60 | 55 | -5(-8.3%) | 1,272 | 1,650 | +378(+29.7%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 54 | 56 | +2(+3.7%) | 564 | 945 | +381(+67.6%) |
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