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MN · FIPS 27171Minnesota
Wright County
Minnesota · Population: 141,337(+13.3% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
402
was 424
-5.2%
Employment (2023)
8,321
was 6,873
+21.1%
Payroll / Store
$658K
was $341K
+93.0%
Population (2020)
141,337
was 124,700
+13.3%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +13.3% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -5.2% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 46 | 51 | +5(+10.9%) | 1,227 | 1,580 | +353(+28.8%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 29 | 26 | -3(-10.3%) | 250 | 294 | +44(+17.6%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 12 | 19 | +7(+58.3%) | 0 | 1,971 | +1971(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 27 | 27 | 0(0.0%) | 130 | 181 | +51(+39.2%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 89 | 59 | -30(-33.7%) | 1,271 | 808 | -463(-36.4%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 13 | 4 | -9(-69.2%) | 63 | 11 | -52(-82.5%) |
| Building & Garden444 | 38 | 45 | +7(+18.4%) | 501 | 750 | +249(+49.7%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 45 | 50 | +5(+11.1%) | 766 | 1,273 | +507(+66.2%) |
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