Overview of Rowing Statistics in the United States

2004

2008

Population

177,500 persons (+/- 9%)

220,000 persons (+/- 9%)

Segments

- 77% of the population are sweep rowers
- 65% of the population are scullers
- 40% are sweep rowers and scullers
- 10% are coxswains
- 25% are coaches

(Respondents could select more than one role.)

Approximately 1/3rd of the market is sculling-focused, another 1/3rd is sweep-focused, and a final 1/3rd being more a niche market comprised of recreational, open water, adaptive and indoor rowers.

Age
Gender

- 43% of the rowing population are asters rowers (ages 27+)
- 28% Collegiate (18-25)
- 17% are hiMgh school/junior (13-18)
- 55% Male
- 44% Female

Approximately 1/3rd of the market is sculling-focused, another 1/3rd is sweep-focused, and a final 1/3rd being more a niche market comprised of recreational, open water, adaptive and indoor rowers.

Annual Income

- 21% of ALL rowers earn $100,000 or more annually
- Among Masters rowers, over half (53.2%) earn $75,000 annually and nearly 40% of all Masters earn $100,000 or more annually.

- 30% of ALL rowers earn $100,000 or more annually
- The average annual Masters income is $105,200 - this is 60% higher than the U.S. national average.

Club and Coach Statistics

- A rowing club in the U.S. has an average of 140 participants
- There are an estimated 4.87 coaches per club
- A estimated 6,460 presently active coaches in the U.S.

- A rowing club in the U.S. has an average of 159 participants
- There are an estimated 5.7 coaches per club
- An estimated 12,540 presently active coaches in the U.S. - a doubling of the number of coaches since 2004.

Market Value

The total value of the U.S. rowing market annually is $398 million.

The total value of the U.S. rowing market annually is $691 million - a staggering 33% increase since 2004.