← Back to Retail Watch
MN · FIPS 27015Minnesota
Brown County
Minnesota · Population: 25,912(+0.1% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
105
was 110
-4.5%
Employment (2023)
1,634
was 1,653
-1.1%
Payroll / Store
$490K
was $304K
+61.2%
Population (2020)
25,912
was 25,893
+0.1%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +0.1% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -4.5% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 11 | 11 | 0(0.0%) | 544 | 527 | -17(-3.1%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 3 | 7 | +4(+133.3%) | 57 | 76 | +19(+33.3%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 10 | 9 | -1(-10.0%) | 0 | 305 | +305(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 13 | 10 | -3(-23.1%) | 0 | 42 | +42(n/a) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 3 | 9 | +6(+200.0%) | 0 | 57 | +57(n/a) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 6 | 0 | -6(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 14 | 11 | -3(-21.4%) | 108 | 165 | +57(+52.8%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 10 | 12 | +2(+20.0%) | 120 | 151 | +31(+25.8%) |
Explore more counties
Dive into the full interactive dashboard with maps, filters, and state-by-state analysis.
Open Retail Watch DashboardNeed help with retail strategy?
Book a free 30-minute call to discuss your retail footprint, market entry, or expansion strategy.
Book a Call