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MN · FIPS 27093Minnesota
Meeker County
Minnesota · Population: 23,400(+0.4% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
71
was 85
-16.5%
Employment (2023)
929
was 852
+9.0%
Payroll / Store
$493K
was $232K
+112.5%
Population (2020)
23,400
was 23,300
+0.4%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +0.4% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -16.5% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 8 | 14 | +6(+75.0%) | 116 | 141 | +25(+21.6%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 5 | 0 | -5(-100.0%) | 28 | 0 | -28(-100.0%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 4 | 5 | +1(+25.0%) | 0 | 253 | +253(n/a) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 6 | 7 | +1(+16.7%) | 0 | 17 | +17(n/a) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 1 | 0 | -1(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 3 | 0 | -3(-100.0%) | 0 | 0 | 0(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 14 | 9 | -5(-35.7%) | 92 | 80 | -12(-13.0%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 16 | 13 | -3(-18.8%) | 178 | 205 | +27(+15.2%) |
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