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Gyms in Mississippi

How many gyms exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 5 Mississippi 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): Below the U.S. rate — 62% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in Mississippi

Gyms

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

0.6

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

1.0

per 10,000 present

State index

62%

vs. U.S.

Residents

918,569

in covered counties

Workers

313,831

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 5 Mississippi 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 Mississippi

City	County	Gyms	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
Flowood	Rankin County	22–38	157,579	61,852	1.2	114–145%	Above average
Olive Branch	DeSoto County	14–24	187,694	63,199	0.6	62–107%	Range spans bands
Gulfport	Harrison County	14–38	221,505	73,967	0.5	53–106%	Range spans bands
Jackson	Hinds County	13–69	220,037	83,598	0.5	48–182%	Range spans bands
Pascagoula	Jackson County	5–27	131,754	31,215	0.3	33–112%	Range spans bands

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

114%

62%

53%

48%

33%

Most competitors per capita

33%

48%

53%

62%

114%

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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