Lancaster County’s population has grown and residents’ median income has risen, but Trader Joe’s says the county is still not on the list for one of its stores. Nearly 4,900 people follow the “Bring Trader Joe’s to Lancaster, Pennsylvania” Facebook page, and the company plans to open 30 to 35 stores per year in the U.S., according to a Forbes.com report. The American Community Survey also shows 28.3% of Lancaster County residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Although the county is not on Trader Joe’s two-year plan, Miller confirmed that the state is. Until then, the Trader Joe’s stores closest to Lancaster County operate in State College, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Towson, Maryland.

Source: Forbes October 26, 2021 17:05 UTC