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Real GDP Per Capita in Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry

• Tampa Bay’s per capita GDP in arts and entertainment has steadily recovered after the sharp 2020 downturn, rising from $479 in 2020 to $668 in 2023, marking its strongest performance in the past decade but still below top-performing metros.
• Orlando consistently leads all MSAs by a wide margin, with per capita values above $2,300 in 2023 — more than triple most other metros — reflecting its unique concentration of theme parks, attractions, and large-scale entertainment industries.
• Most MSAs show a similar trend of pandemic-driven contraction in 2020, followed by progressive rebounds through 2023, though recovery levels vary depending on the region’s dependence on tourism and leisure activity.

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Competitive Position Trend

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^{About: This indicator measures the inflation-adjusted Real GDP per capita generated by the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector (NAICS 71) in each metropolitan area. Because values are per capita, the indicator reflects the relative intensity of arts and recreation economic activity compared to population size rather than the sheer scale of the regional entertainment industry. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Real GDP by Metropolitan Area, Table CAGDP9 — Real GDP by Industry (NAICS 71).}