Participation by Ethnicity and Race: The table below compares the overall rate of participation nationally with the rate for Hispanics and African Americans. Utilizing information provided by the National Sporting Goods Association's 2023 survey, the following comparisons are possible.
Table G – Primary Service Area Comparison of National, African American and Hispanic Participation Rates
| Indoor Activity | Primary Service Area | National Participation | African American Participation | Hispanic Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerobic | 14.5% | 15.8% | 13.1% | 17.8% |
| Basketball | 7.3% | 7.6% | 12.0% | 9.4% |
| Bicycle Riding | 12.2% | 14.6% | 11.8% | 13.3% |
| Billiards/Pool | 6.7% | 7.3% | 4.7% | 8.2% |
| Cheerleading | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Exercise Walking | 34.8% | 37.3% | 24.4% | 32.1% |
| Exercise w/ Equipment | 16.5% | 19.1% | 13.6% | 17.2% |
| Martial Arts/MMA | 1.6% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Pickleball | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Pilates | 1.9% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Running/Jogging | 12.2% | 14.8% | 12.9% | 16.8% |
| Table Tennis/Ping Pong | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Tennis | 4.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Volleyball | 3.2% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Weight Lifting | 10.6% | 12.7% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Workout at Clubs | 8.3% | 9.7% | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Wrestling | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Yoga | 9.0% | 10.4% | 7.5% | 10.3% |
There is a 2.4% Black population and a 3.1% Hispanic population in the Primary Service Area. As such these numbers may not play a factor with regards to overall participation.
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