Gyms and fitness centers in Essex County, MA: how many are there?
Essex County, Massachusetts had 132 fitness and recreational sports centers with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Essex County ranks 61st among the 1,305 US counties with data for this category, and 3rd of 14 in Massachusetts.
Establishments by number of employees
| Employees | Establishments | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 employees | 48 | 36.4% |
| 5 to 9 | 21 | 15.9% |
| 10 to 19 | 25 | 18.9% |
| 20 to 49 | 19 | 14.4% |
| 50 to 99 | 6 | 4.5% |
| 100 or more | 13 | 9.8% |
Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.
Where Essex County fits in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 1,230 fitness and recreational sports centers with paid employees across 14 counties; Essex County has 10.7% of them. Nationally, the total is 39,729.
Other counties in Massachusetts
- Middlesex County337
- Norfolk County171
- Suffolk County128
- Plymouth County127
- Worcester County115
- Bristol County75
- Barnstable County49
- Hampden County42
Other categories in Essex County
- Restaurants and bars1,648
- Medical and dental offices671
- Hair, nail and barber shops511
- Auto repair shops450
- Other health practitioner offices379
- Supermarkets and grocery stores178
- Pharmacies and drug stores102
- Hotels, motels and lodging74
Frequently asked questions
How many fitness and recreational sports centers are there in Essex County, MA?
132 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 Essex County compare with other counties?
Essex County ranks 61st among the 1,305 US counties with data for this category, and 3rd of 14 in Massachusetts.
How big are fitness and recreational sports centers in Essex County?
36% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 29% 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.