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MN · FIPS 27031Minnesota
Cook County
Minnesota · Population: 5,600(+8.2% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
46
was 53
-13.2%
Employment (2023)
289
was 318
-9.1%
Payroll / Store
$245K
was $149K
+64.4%
Population (2020)
5,600
was 5,176
+8.2%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +8.2% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -13.2% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 11 | 12 | +1(+9.1%) | 85 | 108 | +23(+27.1%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 2 | 0 | -2(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 3 | 4 | +1(+33.3%) | 0 | 31 | +31(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 11 | 10 | -1(-9.1%) | 58 | 31 | -27(-46.6%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 5 | 3 | -2(-40.0%) | 0 | 12 | +12(n/a) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 1 | 0 | -1(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 2 | 0 | -2(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Gas Stations447 | 6 | 6 | 0(0.0%) | 42 | 53 | +11(+26.2%) |
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