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26 sports and recreation instruction operated in District of Columbia in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 26CBP 2023
- Employees
- 177mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.7U.S. 6.1
- State rank
- 51st of 51by count
How many sports and recreation instruction operate in District of Columbia
County Business Patterns counts 26 establishments in District of Columbia classified as Sports and Recreation Instruction (NAICS 611620) for 2023. They employed 177 people in mid-March and reported $7,005,000 in annual payroll. That is the 51st highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Sports and recreation instruction make up 0.11% of the 23,801 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) District of Columbia has 3.7 sports and recreation instruction, 39.8% below the national rate of 6.1. The average establishment has 6.8 employees against 8.5 nationally. Payroll per employee is $39,576, 75.7% above the U.S. figure of $22,522.
| Measure | District of Columbia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 26 | 20,916 |
| Mid-March employees | 177 (moderate noise) | 176,751 |
| Annual payroll | $7,005,000 | $3,980,874,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $39,576 | $22,522 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.7 | 6.1 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Sports and recreation instruction by metro area in District of Columbia
Census published sports instruction business counts for 1 metro or micropolitan area that include part of District of Columbia. The largest is Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV, with 546 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans).
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | 546 | 4,667 | 8.5 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at sports and recreation instruction in District of Columbia
54.2% of District of Columbia's sports and recreation instruction with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 58.8% nationally. 83.3% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 13 | 54.2% | 58.8% |
| 5–9 employees | 7 | 29.2% | 17.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 4 | 16.7% | 12.6% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 9.2% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Why the phone matters for sports and recreation instruction in District of Columbia
Swim schools, martial arts studios and sports academies take enrollment and scheduling calls, with peaks at the start of each session. Instructors spend much of the day in classes. That holds for sports and recreation instruction in District of Columbia as much as anywhere.
A few of the calls that come in to sports and recreation instruction in District of Columbia:
- The school calls families about a schedule change.
- A student calls about a belt test.
- A parent calls about swim lessons.
When nobody can pick up
Enrollment calls often come in the evening.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
What a phone system costs a sports instruction business in District of Columbia
Sports and recreation instruction in District of Columbia average 6.8 employees, so the comparison uses a 7-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 7 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $210.00 a month and 7 on Ooma Office Pro cost $174.65. On Callata the same 7 people cost $139.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
The annual difference against RingCentral's monthly list price comes to $852. Some vendors discount annual contracts; the table shows month-to-month prices.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $139.00 | $1,668.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $133.00 | $1,596.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $161.00 | $1,932.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $174.65 | $2,095.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $189.00 | $2,268.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $210.00 | $2,520.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 2 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your students and families know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 784 | Eastern | 1947 | 771 |
| 771 | 71 | Eastern | 2021 | 202 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for sports and recreation instruction in District of Columbia
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in District of Columbia, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many sports and recreation instruction are in District of Columbia?
26 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 177 people in mid-March.
Which District of Columbia metro area has the most sports and recreation instruction?
Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV, with 546 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 7-person sports instruction business?
$210.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $174.65 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $139.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a District of Columbia number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.