Gyms and Fitness Centers in the US: 41,556 gyms and fitness centers and how to reach them
The US Census Bureau counted 41,556 gyms and fitness centers in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 713940, fitness and recreational sports centers). 59% of them have fewer than 10 employees, and 17,026 have 10 or more. California has the most (5,371, 13% of the US total), and the top three states together hold 28%. Across the country these gyms and fitness centers employ 708,273 people, about 17.0 per location.
How big are gyms and fitness centers?
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | 16,986 | 40.9% |
| 5-9 | 7,544 | 18.2% |
| 10-19 | 8,082 | 19.4% |
| 20-49 | 5,735 | 13.8% |
| 50-99 | 2,059 | 5% |
| 100-249 | 965 | 2.3% |
| 250-499 | 175 | 0.4% |
| 500-999 | 7 | 0% |
| 1,000+ | 3 | 0% |
Boutique studios are 1-20 people, many of them part-time instructors. Multi-location operators appear from 51 upward.
Where they are
| State | Locations | Share of US |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5,371 | 12.9% |
| Texas | 3,465 | 8.3% |
| Florida | 2,791 | 6.7% |
| New York | 2,498 | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 1,637 | 3.9% |
| Illinois | 1,621 | 3.9% |
| New Jersey | 1,495 | 3.6% |
| North Carolina | 1,415 | 3.4% |
| Ohio | 1,294 | 3.1% |
| Massachusetts | 1,230 | 3% |
State breakdowns: Gyms and Fitness Centers in California · Gyms and Fitness Centers in Texas · Gyms and Fitness Centers in Florida.
Who makes the buying decision
Gyms and studios buy membership and booking software, equipment, maintenance, marketing and payroll services. Independent owners decide; franchise owners buy within the franchisor's approved vendor list.
| Occupation | Employed |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 46,090 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | 13,440 |
| Facilities Managers | 4,450 |
| Food Service Managers | 4,070 |
| Managers, All Other | 2,490 |
| Financial Managers | 1,760 |
How to build the list in Evascrape
- Industry filter (full search form, after sign-up)
- health, wellness & fitness, sports
- Job titles
- Gym Owner, Studio Owner, General Manager, Franchise Owner
- Location
- united states (or a state, for example california, us)
Franchise locations often share one brand name. Use the franchise owner title to find the person who owns several locations.
Questions
How many gyms and fitness centers are there in the US?
The Census Bureau's County Business Patterns 2023 counts 41,556 gyms and fitness centers with paid employees under NAICS 713940 (fitness and recreational sports centers), of which 16,986 have fewer than five employees.
Which state has the most gyms and fitness centers?
California, with 5,371 (13% of the US). Texas follows with 3,465 and Florida with 2,791.
Who should I contact at a gym or fitness studio?
Gyms and studios buy membership and booking software, equipment, maintenance, marketing and payroll services. Independent owners decide; franchise owners buy within the franchisor's approved vendor list.
What would a gym list cost with Evascrape?
One contact for each of the 17,026 gyms and fitness centers with 10 or more employees would be 17,026 records, about $153 at $9 per 1,000 delivered records.
About the numbers
Business counts: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. They count establishments (single physical locations) with paid employees, so firms with several locations count more than once and businesses with no employees are not included. Occupation and pay figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. BLS counts employees only, so self-employed owners are not included in occupation figures. These are public statistics, not the size of the Evascrape database: list cost figures on these pages are upper bounds, because not every location has a matching contact, and you pay only for rows that are delivered. Evascrape prices are from the pricing page: $9 per 1,000 delivered contact records, smallest top-up $10 (about 1,100 records), optional email verification $5 per 1,000, no subscription.