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MN · FIPS 27165Minnesota
Watonwan County
Minnesota · Population: 11,253(+0.4% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
39
was 40
-2.5%
Employment (2023)
336
was 394
-14.7%
Payroll / Store
$276K
was $172K
+60.5%
Population (2020)
11,253
was 11,211
+0.4%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +0.4% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -2.5% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 8 | 8 | 0(0.0%) | 146 | 103 | -43(-29.5%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 2 | 0 | -2(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 4 | 4 | 0(0.0%) | 0 | 28 | +28(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 2 | 0 | -2(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 2 | 0 | -2(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 1 | 0 | -1(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 5 | 6 | +1(+20.0%) | 46 | 42 | -4(-8.7%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 6 | 5 | -1(-16.7%) | 0 | 62 | +62(n/a) |
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