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MN · FIPS 27013Minnesota
Blue Earth County
Minnesota · Population: 69,112(+8.0% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
280
was 327
-14.4%
Employment (2023)
5,953
was 6,194
-3.9%
Payroll / Store
$666K
was $400K
+66.5%
Population (2020)
69,112
was 64,013
+8.0%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +8.0% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -14.4% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 27 | 22 | -5(-18.5%) | 0 | 1,144 | +1144(n/a) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 21 | 20 | -1(-4.8%) | 233 | 328 | +95(+40.8%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 13 | 8 | -5(-38.5%) | 0 | 948 | +948(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 31 | 31 | 0(0.0%) | 249 | 286 | +37(+14.9%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 59 | 43 | -16(-27.1%) | 642 | 540 | -102(-15.9%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 22 | 7 | -15(-68.2%) | 249 | 71 | -178(-71.5%) |
| Building & Garden444 | 26 | 24 | -2(-7.7%) | 598 | 580 | -18(-3.0%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 27 | 31 | +4(+14.8%) | 335 | 508 | +173(+51.6%) |
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