Gyms and fitness centers in Los Angeles County, CA: how many are there?
Los Angeles County, California had 1,283 fitness and recreational sports centers with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Los Angeles County ranks 1st among the 1,305 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 45 in California.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 543 | 42.3% |
| 5 to 9 | 197 | 15.4% |
| 10 to 19 | 236 | 18.4% |
| 20 to 49 | 222 | 17.3% |
| 50 to 99 | 66 | 5.1% |
| 100 or more | 19 | 1.5% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Los Angeles County fits in California
California has 5,357 fitness and recreational sports centers with paid employees across 45 counties; Los Angeles County has 23.9% of them. Nationally, the total is 39,729.
Other counties in California
- Orange County582
- San Diego County578
- Santa Clara County309
- Riverside County262
- Alameda County244
- San Bernardino County202
- Sacramento County179
- Contra Costa County176
Other categories in Los Angeles County
- Restaurants and bars22,200
- Medical and dental offices17,018
- Other health practitioner offices7,524
- Auto repair shops4,752
- Hair, nail and barber shops4,740
- Supermarkets and grocery stores1,898
- Pharmacies and drug stores1,417
- Hotels, motels and lodging1,304
Frequently asked questions
How many fitness and recreational sports centers are there in Los Angeles County, CA?
1,283 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.
How does Los Angeles County compare with other counties?
Los Angeles County ranks 1st among the 1,305 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 45 in California.
How big are fitness and recreational sports centers in Los Angeles County?
42% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 24% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 713940). Methodology and limits.