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MN · FIPS 27085Minnesota
McLeod County
Minnesota · Population: 36,771(+0.3% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
127
was 156
-18.6%
Employment (2023)
2,080
was 2,143
-2.9%
Payroll / Store
$482K
was $278K
+73.4%
Population (2020)
36,771
was 36,651
+0.3%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +0.3% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -18.6% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 17 | 14 | -3(-17.6%) | 503 | 427 | -76(-15.1%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 12 | 8 | -4(-33.3%) | 63 | 106 | +43(+68.3%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 10 | 11 | +1(+10.0%) | 0 | 528 | +528(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 15 | 12 | -3(-20.0%) | 0 | 121 | +121(n/a) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 14 | 7 | -7(-50.0%) | 102 | 24 | -78(-76.5%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 13 | 3 | -10(-76.9%) | 0 | 19 | +19(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 15 | 13 | -2(-13.3%) | 213 | 232 | +19(+8.9%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 21 | 19 | -2(-9.5%) | 256 | 297 | +41(+16.0%) |
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