Analysis
NAICS 713 is the 2022 subsector for amusement, gambling, and recreation industries, part of 71 (Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation). Census lists 219 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 89,540 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 1,794,693 people at an average annual payroll of $28,539 per employee (3rd percentile of national industries). 44% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
By establishments it ranks 1st of the 3 codes at this level within Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, with 53.8% of them.
Across its national industries Census lists 219 index entries; typical ones are amusement parks (e.g., theme, water), amusement arcades, casinos (except casino hotels) and betting information services.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 8% and employment rose 2%. The 2018 count used NAICS 2017, so part of a large move can come from codes being redefined rather than from businesses opening or closing.
It splits into 3 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 7139 (Other Amusement and Recreation Industries) with 81,659.
Official definition
Industries in the Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries subsector (1) operate facilities where patrons can primarily engage in sports, recreation, amusement, or gambling activities and/or (2) provide other amusement and recreation services, such as supplying and servicing amusement devices in places of business operated by others; operating sports teams, clubs, or leagues engaged in playing games for recreational purposes; and guiding tours without using transportation equipment.
This subsector does not cover all establishments providing recreational services. Other sectors of NAICS also provide recreational services. Providers of recreational services are often engaged in processes classified in other sectors of NAICS. For example, operators of resorts and hunting and fishing camps provide both accommodation and recreational facilities and services. These establishments are classified in Subsector 721, Accommodation, partly to reflect the significant costs associated with the provision of accommodation services and partly to ensure consistency with international standards. Likewise, establishments using transportation equipment to provide recreational and entertainment services, such as those operating sightseeing buses, dinner cruises, or helicopter rides, are classified in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation.
The industry groups in this subsector highlight particular types of activities: amusement parks and arcades, gambling industries, and other amusement and recreation industries. The groups, however, are not all-inclusive of the activity. The Gambling Industries industry group does not provide for full coverage of gambling activities. For example, casino hotels are classified in Subsector 721, Accommodation; and horse and dog racing tracks without casinos are classified in Industry Group 7112, Spectator Sports.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Index entries (219)
- Amusement parks (e.g., theme, water)
- Amusement arcades
- Casinos (except casino hotels)
- Betting information services
- Country clubs
- Alpine skiing facilities without accommodations
- Boating clubs with marinas
- Aerobic dance and exercise centers
- Bowling alleys
- Amateur sports teams, recreational