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Gyms in Louisiana

How many gyms exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 10 Louisiana 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): In line with the U.S. rate — 92% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in Louisiana

Gyms

304

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

0.9

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

1.0

per 10,000 present

State index

92%

vs. U.S.

Residents

2,670,740

in covered counties

Workers

1,097,524

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 10 Louisiana 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 Louisiana

City	County	Gyms	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
Baton Rouge	East Baton Rouge Parish	71–123	451,022	241,608	1.2	121–172%	Range spans bands
Lafayette	Lafayette Parish	38–62	249,293	134,258	1.2	117–148%	Above average
Metairie	Jefferson Parish	54–96	430,920	175,436	1.0	101–128%	Above average
Shreveport	Caddo Parish	29–93	232,773	94,956	1.0	101–233%	Range spans bands
Covington	St. Tammany Parish	32–62	272,225	85,613	1.0	99–167%	Range spans bands
Monroe	Ouachita Parish	15–35	159,045	58,628	0.8	78–140%	Range spans bands
New Orleans	Orleans Parish	36–88	371,853	170,149	0.8	77–124%	Range spans bands
Hammond	Tangipahoa Parish	9–39	144,482	39,534	0.5	53–208%	Range spans bands
Lake Charles	Calcasieu Parish	13–53	216,075	72,999	0.5	50–158%	Range spans bands
Denham Springs	Livingston Parish	7–27	143,052	24,343	0.5	44–144%	Range spans bands

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

121%

117%

101%

101%

99%

78%

77%

53%

Most competitors per capita

44%

50%

53%

77%

78%

99%

101%

101%

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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