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MN · FIPS 27029Minnesota
Clearwater County
Minnesota · Population: 8,524(-2.0% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
36
was 34
+5.9%
Employment (2023)
258
was 249
+3.6%
Payroll / Store
$188K
was $123K
+52.8%
Population (2020)
8,524
was 8,695
-2.0%
Stores vs. Population
Population declined -2.0% (2010–2020) while retail stores grew +5.9% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 4 | 6 | +2(+50.0%) | 75 | 84 | +9(+12.0%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 2 | 0 | -2(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 1 | 3 | +2(+200.0%) | 0 | 20 | +20(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 10 | 7 | -3(-30.0%) | 55 | 48 | -7(-12.7%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 7 | 9 | +2(+28.6%) | 47 | 68 | +21(+44.7%) |
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