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MN · FIPS 27001Minnesota
Aitkin County
Minnesota · Population: 15,697(-3.1% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
66
was 69
-4.3%
Employment (2023)
633
was 633
0.0%
Payroll / Store
$334K
was $190K
+75.8%
Population (2020)
15,697
was 16,202
-3.1%
Stores vs. Population
Population declined -3.1% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -4.3% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 8 | 12 | +4(+50.0%) | 159 | 171 | +12(+7.5%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 3 | 4 | +1(+33.3%) | 0 | 44 | +44(n/a) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 2 | 5 | +3(+150.0%) | 0 | 29 | +29(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 3 | 5 | +2(+66.7%) | 0 | 18 | +18(n/a) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 2 | 3 | +1(+50.0%) | 0 | 2 | +2(n/a) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 2 | 0 | -2(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 6 | 8 | +2(+33.3%) | 0 | 67 | +67(n/a) |
| Gas Stations447 | 18 | 13 | -5(-27.8%) | 189 | 115 | -74(-39.2%) |
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