Boys, 2 to 15 Spending

How much American households spend on boys, 2 to 15 — 2024 data from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey

Annual average (2024)
$92
Share of total spending
0.1%
Change vs 2023
-4.2%
Change vs 2020
+7.0%

Spending Insight: Boys, 2 to 15

American households spent an average of $92 on boys, 2 to 15 in 2024, representing 0.1% of total consumer expenditures. Spending declined 4.2% from 2023 ($96), indicating households may be cutting back or finding lower-cost alternatives.

Since 2020, boys, 2 to 15 spending has risen by 7% (from $86 to $92), broadly tracking with inflation-adjusted cost changes.

Income is the strongest predictor of boys, 2 to 15 spending: the top income quintile spends $213/year versus $55 for the lowest quintile — a 3.9x gap. Regionally, the Northeast spends the most ($146/year) while the South spends the least ($53/year). Use the cross-cuts below — by income, region, age, household size, and housing tenure — to see which demographic factors drive this category hardest for your situation.

Spending Trend (2020–2024)

Year Annual Amount
2024 $92
2023 $96
2022 $107
2021 $114
2020 $86

By Income Level (2024)

How boys, 2 to 15 spending varies across income quintiles

Income Group Annual Amount
Lowest 20% $55
Second 20% $43
Middle 20% $72
Fourth 20% $79
Highest 20% $213

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By Region (2024)

Geographic variation in boys, 2 to 15 spending

Midwest
$114
0.2%
Northeast
$146
0.2%
South
$53
0.1%
West
$99
0.1%

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By Age Group (2024)

How boys, 2 to 15 spending changes across the lifecycle

Age Group Annual Amount
25–34 $91
35–44 $253
45–54 $119
55–64 $45
65–74 $26
75 and older $9
Under 25 $9

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By Household Size (2024)

Size Annual
1 Person $7
2 People $129
3 People $26
4 People $138
5 or More $221

By Housing Tenure (2024)

Tenure Annual
Homeowner (with mortgage) $100
Homeowner (no mortgage) $127
Renter $57

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the average household spend on boys, 2 to 15? ▼
The average American household spent $92 on boys, 2 to 15 in 2024, according to the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. This represents 0.1% of total household spending.
Is boys, 2 to 15 spending increasing? ▼
Boys, 2 to 15 spending decreased by 4.2% from 2023 to 2024 ($96 to $92). Over 5 years (2020–2024), it changed by +7.0%.
How does income affect boys, 2 to 15 spending? ▼
The lowest income quintile spends $55/year on boys, 2 to 15, while the highest quintile spends $213/year — a 3.9x difference. Higher-income households spend more in absolute terms but may allocate a smaller share of their budget.
Which region spends the most on boys, 2 to 15? ▼
The Northeast region spends the most at $146/year, while the South region spends the least at $53/year on boys, 2 to 15.
Which age group spends the most on boys, 2 to 15? ▼
Households headed by someone in the 35–44 age group spend the most on boys, 2 to 15 at $253/year.
Does household size affect boys, 2 to 15 spending? ▼
Yes. 1 Person households spend $7/year on boys, 2 to 15, while 5 or More households spend $221/year. Larger households generally spend more in absolute terms on most categories.

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Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Survey (BLS CEX). BLS CEX homepage. Data represents average annual expenditures per consumer unit. 2024 data released 2025. See our methodology for processing details.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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