Economy
Superior is the largest municipality in Douglas County, which has a total population of 43,708. It is situated in a metropolitan area that includes the 86,918 residents of Duluth, Minnesota, just across Saint Louis Bay.
The transportation industry accounts for more than 1,000 jobs. The Duluth–Superior port, the largest in the Great Lakes, welcomes both domestic and foreign vessels. Bulk solids (such as grain) constitute much of the tonnage handled by the port, and the silos of such port facilities are visible on the Superior waterfront. In 2004, the port’s busiest year since 1979, more than 41.4 million metric tons were shipped out of the port. Burlington Northern Railroad has an operations hub in Superior.
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. operates an extensive refinery in Superior, providing hundreds of jobs to the community. The refinery is located along an important pipeline connecting Western Canada and the Midwest.
Growing area manufacturers include FenTech, Inc., which manufactures vinyl doors and windows; Charter Films, a producer of plastic films; Genesis Attachments, manufacturer of shears and grapples; Amsoil, a producer of synthetic motor oil and lubricants; and Crane Song Ltd., a manufacturer of discrete Class A electronics for recording studios.
- Employment by sector (2002), in numbers of employees:
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- Construction/mining, 1,130
- Manufacturing, 1,190
- Transportation/public utilities, 2,750
- Wholesale trade, 1,210
- Retail trade, 4,020
- Finance, insurance, real estate, 500
- Service, 5,350
- Government, 3,440
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