Number of Marinas Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
59,619
marinas businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The marinas industry has grown 33.3% since 2000 (from 44,720 to 59,619 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 59,619 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+5.4%).
- •Employment: 1,417,223 workers in 2023 (48.9% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 61%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59,619 | 70,681 | 1,417,223 | 11.9% | 9.3% | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 58,458 | 68,934 | 1,311,424 | 13.5% | 9.4% | +17.1% |
| 2021 | 55,866 | 66,081 | 1,103,293 | 11.2% | 14.1% | -26.2% |
| 2020 | 57,342 | 67,892 | 1,434,795 | 12.4% | 10.5% | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 56,567 | 66,534 | 1,423,351 | 12.1% | 9.3% | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 55,205 | 64,598 | 1,385,645 | 12.0% | 9.4% | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 53,867 | 62,912 | 1,355,193 | 12.7% | 9.6% | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 52,620 | 60,865 | 1,303,707 | 12.8% | 9.3% | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 50,835 | 58,736 | 1,247,882 | 12.0% | 9.7% | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 49,668 | 57,349 | 1,213,025 | 11.5% | 9.3% | +2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.