Pool industry data for operators who care about numbers.
Pool counts, business counts, market size, growth rates, and the structural data points that matter for operators making real decisions.
2026 headline numbers
8.8M
Residential pools (US)
2026 estimate
125K+
Pool service businesses
Most under 10 employees
4-6%
Industry growth
Year over year
$15-20B
Card volume processed
Annual industry total
Research posts
Industry data deep dives
Pool industry statistics 2026: market size, growth, and operator data
A 2026 update on pool industry statistics. Pool counts, business counts, market size, growth rates, and the data points pool servi...
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How many pool service companies are in the United States in 2026?
How many pool service companies are in the US? About 125,000 in 2026, most with fewer than 10 employees. State by state breakdown ...
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Pool technician wages by state: a 2026 operator guide
Pool technician wages by state in 2026. Hourly rates and salaries for California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada and more. CPO pr...
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Methodology
How this data is sourced
Pooly research blends US Census Bureau data (NAICS code 561730), APSP and AQUA Magazine industry reports, operator survey data collected through our beta program, and publicly available financial filings from publicly traded pool industry participants. Where exact numbers are not available, we publish ranges and call out the assumption.
Numbers are rounded and approximate. For any specific operational decision (sale, acquisition, market expansion), validate against your own books and your local market.