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{"definition": "The number of supermarkets and grocery stores in the county per 1,000 county residents.", "availableYears": "2016", "name": "Grocery stores/1,000 pop, 2016", "units": "# per 1,000 pop", "shortName": "GROCPTH16", "geographicLevel": "County", "dataSources": "Store data are from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, County Business Patterns. Population data are from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Population Estimates. Grocery stores (defined by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 445110) include establishments generally known as supermarkets and smaller grocery stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meats, fish, and poultry. Included in this industry are delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food. Convenience stores, with or without gasoline sales, are excluded. Large general merchandise stores that also retail food, such as supercenters and warehouse club stores, are excluded."} |