Analysis
NAICS 7131 is the 2022 industry group for amusement parks and arcades, part of 713 (Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries). Census lists 15 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 4,372 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 233,871 people at an average annual payroll of $29,174 per employee (3rd percentile of national industries). 41% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 13% 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.
Across its national industries Census lists 15 index entries; typical ones are amusement parks (e.g., theme, water) and amusement arcades.
It splits into 2 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 71312 (Amusement Arcades) with 3,630.
Official definition
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating amusement parks and amusement arcades and parlors.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Index entries (15)
- Amusement parks (e.g., theme, water)
- Amusement arcades