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Gyms in Colorado

How many gyms exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 11 Colorado counties we cover, by ZIP code, compared with the U.S. average. Data: Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024 + BLS QCEW.

Includes: Gyms & fitness centers · CrossFit boxes · Boxing, martial arts & dance studios · Recreational sports centers. Counted together because official statistics use one 713940 code.

State verdict (covered counties): Above the U.S. rate — 126% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in Colorado

Gyms

782

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

1.3

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

1.0

per 10,000 present

State index

126%

vs. U.S.

Residents

4,991,611

in covered counties

Workers

2,126,163

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 11 Colorado counties BizGapMap covers — not the whole state. Counts and the index reflect those counties. The aggregate index uses only ZIP cells Census published, so it is a lower bound. Density is a supply-side signal: it counts existing gyms and the people present, not foot traffic, income, rent, or whether locals want more.

Counties in Colorado

City	County	Gyms	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
Boulder	Boulder County	84–112	324,834	160,379	2.1	202–236%	High density
Denver	Denver County	183–215	695,356	500,203	1.9	189–199%	High density
Lone Tree	Douglas County	77–91	373,996	106,688	1.8	176–203%	High density
Fort Collins	Larimer County	66–98	356,150	134,051	1.6	152–203%	High density
Broomfield	Jefferson County	107–141	625,185	241,043	1.4	140–166%	Range spans bands
Englewood	Arapahoe County	102–132	690,454	359,140	1.2	114–130%	Above average
Colorado Springs	El Paso County	82–166	745,410	260,520	0.9	91–160%	Range spans bands
Greeley	Weld County	31–95	373,512	100,955	0.7	71–200%	Range spans bands
Grand Junction	Mesa County	13–47	158,777	56,447	0.7	68–224%	Range spans bands
Commerce City	Adams County	32–64	478,689	156,185	0.6	56–101%	Range spans bands
Pueblo	Pueblo County	5–29	169,248	50,552	0.3	25–135%	Range spans bands

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

202%

189%

176%

152%

140%

114%

91%

71%

Most competitors per capita

25%

56%

68%

71%

91%

114%

140%

152%

Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. A county with few gyms may simply lack foot traffic, retail space, or demand. Use the ranking to find where to look, then verify locally.

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