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Gyms in Rhode Island

How many gyms exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 3 Rhode Island 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 — 110% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in Rhode Island

Gyms

131

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

1.1

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

1.0

per 10,000 present

State index

110%

vs. U.S.

Residents

966,540

in covered counties

Workers

383,986

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 3 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

City	County	Gyms	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
Warwick	Kent County	32–42	171,316	68,991	1.6	151–189%	High density
North Kingstown	Washington County	19–55	130,240	45,855	1.2	121–324%	Range spans bands
Providence	Providence County	80–142	664,984	269,140	1.0	97–163%	Range spans bands

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

Warwick

151%

North Kingstown

121%

Providence

97%

Most competitors per capita

Providence

97%

North Kingstown

121%

Warwick

151%

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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