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Chippewa County, MN market data
How Chippewa County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 12,406
- −1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 5,126
- Median household income
- $71,458
- +29.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $156,100
- Jobs located here
- 5,048
- Highest market score
- 65
- Restaurants and cafes, #555 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
Chippewa County has an estimated 12,406 people and 5,126 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Chippewa County declined 1.6%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Chippewa County is $71,458, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 29.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chippewa County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (62).
Of the business types scored in Chippewa County, restaurants and cafes (65); sit-down restaurants (63); and salons, barbers and spas (62) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For restaurants and cafes, that ranks #555 of 2,405 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (97% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chippewa County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chippewa County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 65 | #555 of 2,405 | 38 | 74.1 | $489K | 132 | 13 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 63 | #614 of 2,405 | 20 | 39.0 | $929K | 140 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 62 | #550 of 2,385 | 12 | 23.4 | $397K | 187 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #860 of 2,394 | 26 | 50.7 | $264K | 173 | 11 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 56 | #846 of 2,210 | 6 | 11.7 | $1.6M | 179 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 52 | #961 of 2,087 | 5 | 9.8 | $1.9M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 48 | #1,185 of 2,200 | 5 | 9.8 | $806K | 92 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #1,195 of 2,176 | 6 | 11.7 | Index only | 209 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,202 of 2,229 | 7 | 13.7 | Index only | 225 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 43 | #1,331 of 2,090 | 6 | 11.7 | $3.1M | 61 | 7 |
| Hair salons | 42 | #1,551 of 2,339 | 11 | 21.5 | $433K | 101 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 37 | #1,621 of 2,057 | 7 | 13.7 | $1.9M | 76 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,724 of 2,358 | 11 | 21.5 | $1.3M | 56 | 5 |
| Convenience stores | 31 | #1,777 of 2,261 | 7 | 13.7 | $4.3M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 29 | #2,056 of 2,401 | 27 | 52.7 | $211K | 79 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 28 | #2,079 of 2,378 | 17 | 33.2 | $335K | 75 | 8 |
| Grocery stores | 27 | #1,722 of 2,070 | 5 | 9.8 | $6M | 64 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 26 | #2,070 of 2,402 | 15 | 29.3 | $2M | 59 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 24 | #1,923 of 2,088 | 9 | 17.6 | $442K | 67 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 20 | #1,667 of 1,792 | 7 | 13.7 | $568K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 18 | #1,453 of 1,490 | 6 | 11.7 | $1.1M | 48 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 10 | #2,242 of 2,272 | 12 | 23.4 | $737K | 59 | 11 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.8 | $3.2M | 27 | 6 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.8 | $4.6M | 152 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.8 | $217K | 32 | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.8 | $1.4M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.9 | $6.2M | 167 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.9 | $1.9M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.9 | $2.3M | 232 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.9 | $4.3M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.9 | $2M | 67 | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.9 | $2M | 118 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.9 | $2.3M | 73 | 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.9 | $2.3M | 128 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $9.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $916K | Too few | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.9 | $2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $6.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.0 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chippewa County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5.7M | $1,112 | 116 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $14.6M | $2,844 | 110 |
| Food away from home | $18.6M | $3,623 | 89 |
| Groceries | $29.8M | $5,815 | 92 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.8M | $929 | 92 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.8M | $357 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4M | $776 | 79 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.9M | $1,338 | 104 |
| Pets | $4M | $786 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.4M | $1,843 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $8.8M | $1,724 | 88 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13M | $2,527 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.9M | $1,156 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $68.3M | $13,321 | 80 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Chippewa County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 12,406−1.6% since 2020
- Households
- 5,126
- Median age
- 41.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 581 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 21
- Median household income
- $71,458+29.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $86,160
- Median home value
- $156,100
- Jobs located here
- 5,048
- Daytime population
- 11,393Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Chippewa County?
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Questions
How fast is Chippewa County, MN growing?
Population estimates put Chippewa County at 12,406 people in 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,126 households. Median household income rose 29.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Chippewa County, MN spend?
Households in Chippewa County spend about $68.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $29.8M on groceries and $18.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Chippewa County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chippewa County, MN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chippewa County are for restaurants and cafes (65); sit-down restaurants (63); and salons, barbers and spas (62). Chippewa County ranks #555 of 2,405 scored counties for restaurants and cafes.
How does Chippewa County, MN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Chippewa County is $71,458 a year, 11% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $156,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Chippewa County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (97% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 22 of the 56 business types have a score in Chippewa County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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