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Ramsey County
Minnesota · Population: 552,352(+8.6% since 2010)
Stores (2023)
1,431
was 1,654
-13.5%
Employment (2023)
26,110
was 26,380
-1.0%
Payroll / Store
$666K
was $389K
+71.2%
Population (2020)
552,352
was 508,640
+8.6%
Stores vs. Population
Population grew +8.6% (2010–2020) while retail stores declined -13.5% (2012–2023).
Subsector Breakdown
| Subsector | Stores 2012 | Stores 2023 | Change | Emp 2012 | Emp 2023 | Emp Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage445 | 256 | 251 | -5(-2.0%) | 4,611 | 5,723 | +1112(+24.1%) |
| Pharmacy & Health446 | 150 | 131 | -19(-12.7%) | 1,887 | 1,914 | +27(+1.4%) |
| General Merchandise / Dollar452 | 59 | 44 | -15(-25.4%) | 5,398 | 4,667 | -731(-13.5%) |
| Specialty / Experiential453 | 194 | 182 | -12(-6.2%) | 1,999 | 1,595 | -404(-20.2%) |
| Clothing & Accessories448 | 245 | 185 | -60(-24.5%) | 2,794 | 2,188 | -606(-21.7%) |
| Electronics & Appliances443 | 76 | 25 | -51(-67.1%) | 0 | 535 | +535(n/a) |
| Building & Garden444 | 85 | 73 | -12(-14.1%) | 1,296 | 1,328 | +32(+2.5%) |
| Gas Stations447 | 145 | 132 | -13(-9.0%) | 1,404 | 1,432 | +28(+2.0%) |
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