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MN · FIPS 27047Minnesota
Freeborn County
Minnesota · Population: 30,895(-1.2% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
130
was 137
-5.1%
Employment (2023)
1,919
was 1,812
+5.9%
Payroll / Store
$478K
was $328K
+45.7%
Population (2020)
30,895
was 31,255
-1.2%
Stores vs. Population
Population declined -1.2% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -5.1% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 14 | 20 | +6(+42.9%) | 359 | 453 | +94(+26.2%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 5 | 3 | -2(-40.0%) | 64 | 38 | -26(-40.6%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 5 | 6 | +1(+20.0%) | 0 | 353 | +353(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 12 | 12 | 0(0.0%) | 46 | 55 | +9(+19.6%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 10 | 11 | +1(+10.0%) | 39 | 42 | +3(+7.7%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 5 | 0 | -5(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 13 | 11 | -2(-15.4%) | 176 | 164 | -12(-6.8%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 20 | 18 | -2(-10.0%) | 292 | 323 | +31(+10.6%) |
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