Economic Impact by State – Outdoor Recreation Roundtable

Outdoor Recreation Drives The American Economy

The outdoor recreation industry does more than bring joy to millions of Americans: It helps drive our economy. In 2021, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released updated national statistics and state-level data that recognizes the critical role the industry plays in supporting economic growth in the United States. In addition, the BEA found that the outdoor recreation industry is growing rapidly.

This year’s release shows how in 2020 the outdoor industry, despite the impact of widespread public lands and business closures, suspended trips and travel, gathering restrictions, supply chain issues and more, continued to support Americans and prop up communities across the country during the pandemic.

State-by-State Statistics

Alabama

$4.2 billion in value added
55,648 jobs
1.9% of the state economy
2.7% of state employment

Alaska

$1.6 billion in value added
17,773 jobs
3.2% of the state economy
5.4% of state employment

Arizona

$7.7 billion in value added
95,183 jobs
2% of the state economy
3.2% of state employment

Arkansas

$2.9 billion in value added
37,089 jobs
2.2% of the state economy
2.9% of state employment

California

$44.5 billion in value added
488,755 jobs
1.5% of the state economy
2.8% of state employment

Colorado

$9.6 billion in value added
120,063 jobs
2.5% of the state economy
4.3% of state employment

Connecticut

$3.3 billion in value added
41,721 jobs
1.2% of the state economy
2.6% of state employment

Delaware

$1.1 billion in value added
14,347 jobs
1.5% of the state economy
3.2% of state employment

District of Columbia

$1.2 billion in value added
12,809 jobs
0.8% of the district economy
1.7% of state employment

Florida

$33.2 billion in value added
384,198 jobs
3% of the state economy
4.3% of state employment

Georgia

$10.8 billion in value added
131,490 jobs
1.7% of the state economy
2.9% of state employment

Hawaii

$3.2 billion in value added
43,808 jobs
3.8% of the state economy
7% of state employment

Idaho

$2.2 billion in value added
29,867 jobs
2.7% of the state economy
3.8% of state employment

Illinois

$13.7 billion in value added
147,565 jobs
1.6% of the state economy
2.5% of state employment

Indiana

$9.8 billion in value added
95,249 jobs
2.6% of the state economy
3.1% of state employment

Iowa

$3.6 billion in value added
42,877 jobs
1.8% of the state economy
2.7% of state employment

Kansas

$3 billion in value added
35,247 jobs
1.7% of the state economy
2.4% of state employment

Kentucky

$4 billion in value added
46,957 jobs
1.9% of the state economy
2.4% of state employment

Louisiana

$5.5 billion in value added
55,729 jobs
2.3% of the state economy
2.9% of state employment

Maine

$2.3 billion in value added
28,368 jobs
3.3% of the state economy
4.6% of state employment

Maryland

$5.5 billion in value added
69,377 jobs
1.3% of the state economy
2.6% of state employment

Massachusetts

$7.7 billion in value added
90,606 jobs
1.3% of the state economy
2.6% of state employment

Michigan

$9.5 billion in value added
108,673 jobs
1.8% of the state economy
2.6% of state employment

Minnesota

$8.4 billion in value added
89,331 jobs
2.2% of the state economy
3.1% of state employment

Mississippi

$2.6 billion in value added
29,375 jobs
2.3% of the state economy
2.5% of state employment

Missouri

$6.5 billion in value added
79,299 jobs
2% of the state economy
2.8% of state employment

Montana

$2.2 billion in value added
26,169 jobs
4.3% of the state economy
5.4% of state employment

Nebraska

$2.2 billion in value added
26,614 jobs
1.6% of the state economy
2.6% of state employment

Nevada

$4 billion in value added
49,501 jobs
2.3% of the state economy
3.8% of state employment

New Hampshire

$2.3 billion in value added
26,583 jobs
2.6% of the state economy
4.1% of state employment

New Jersey

$8.7 billion in value added
103,850 jobs
1.4% of the state economy
2.6% of state employment

New Mexico

$1.9 billion in value added
25,916 jobs
1.9% of the state economy
3.1% of state employment

New York

$21.1 billion in value added
241,085 jobs
1.2% of the state economy
2.7% of state employment

North Carolina

$10 billion in value added
123,647 jobs
1.7% of the state economy
2.7% of state employment

North Dakota

$1.2 billion in value added
13,956 jobs
2.1% of the state economy
3.2% of state employment

Ohio

$10.7 billion in value added
131,774 jobs
1.6% of the state economy
2.5% of state employment

Oklahoma

$3.6 billion in value added
42,762 jobs
1.9% of the state economy
2.6% of state employment

Oregon

$5.3 billion in value added
69,624 jobs
2.2% of the state economy
3.7% of state employment

Pennsylvania

$11.8 billion in value added
146,127 jobs
1.5% of the state economy
2.5% of state employment

Rhode Island

$1.1 billion in value added
16,337 jobs
1.9% of the state economy
3.4% of state employment

South Carolina

$5.7 billion in value added
72,229 jobs
2.3% of the state economy
3.3% of state employment

South Dakota

$1.2 billion in value added
15,299 jobs
2.1% of the state economy
3.4% of state employment

Tennessee

$7.2 billion in value added
88,568 jobs
2% of the state economy
2.9% of state employment

Texas

$31.7 billion in value added
299,940 jobs
1.8% of the state economy
2.4% of state employment

Utah

$4.9 billion in value added
61,890 jobs
2.5% of the state economy
3.9% of state employment

Vermont

$1.2 billion in value added
13,256 jobs
3.7% of the state economy
4.4% of state employment

Virginia

$8 billion in value added
104,273 jobs
1.5% of the state economy
2.6% of state employment

Washington

$10.3 billion in value added
113,933 jobs
1.7% of the state economy
3.3% of state employment

West Virginia

$1.4 billion in value added
18,073 jobs
1.8% of the state economy
2.7% of state employment

Wisconsin

$7.8 billion in value added
87,243 jobs
2.3% of the state economy
3% of state employment

Wyoming

$1.2 billion in value added
14,187 jobs
3.4% of the state economy
5.1% of state employment