How many Dollar General stores are there?
It is growing. Dollar General’s US store locator lists about 20,500 stores as of Oct 10, 2026. That is 12 more than in October 2025 (▲ 0.1%).
Dollar General’s 10-K for the period to January 30, 2026 says: “In 2025, we opened a total of 589 new stores, including 8 stores in Mexico” (source)
Changes marked “estimate” aren’t anchored to a company count yet, so we don’t use them in headlines (why).
Where is Dollar General adding stores?
| State | Oct 2025 | Oct 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | 172 | 177 | +5 |
| AL | 973 | 975 | +2 |
| TX | 1,894 | 1,895 | +1 |
| MI | 763 | 764 | +1 |
| SC | 688 | 689 | +1 |
| AR | 578 | 579 | +1 |
| NC | 1,105 | 1,105 | 0 |
| TN | 1,027 | 1,027 | 0 |
| OH | 1,024 | 1,024 | 0 |
| IL | 712 | 712 | 0 |
Distinct stores on the store locator in each state, about a year apart.
Which Dollar General stores are no longer on the store locator?
Since October 2026
0 stores no longer on the store locator and 0 new, comparing the locator on Sep 12, 2026 with its runs of Sep 26, 2026 and Oct 10, 2026.
A store counts only if it is missing from two runs in a row, and nothing of the chain is within 50 m. Missing from the locator isn’t proof a store has shut for good; we only say “closed” when two sources say so.
Timeline
- Dollar General reports 20,893: stores in 48 US states and Mexico. SEC Form 10-K
- Dollar General reports 21,148: stores in 48 US states and Mexico. SEC Form 10-Q
- Our store-locator count: about 20,500 US stores. The Store Count
How many Dollar General stores are there in the US?
About 20,500, according to Dollar General’s own store locator on Oct 10, 2026, after removing duplicates and anything outside the US. Dollar General itself reported 21,148 on Jul 31, 2026 (SEC Form 10-Q).
Is Dollar General closing stores in 2026?
Growing, as of Jan 30, 2026: Dollar General’s 10-K for the period to January 30, 2026 says: “In 2025, we opened a total of 589 new stores, including 8 stores in Mexico” (source) On the store locator, the count has changed by +12 since early January.