Consumer Expenditure Survey · BLS CE 2024

Eggs spending

U.S. households spent $105/yr on eggs in 2024 - 0.1% of the average budget . Up 6.1% vs 2023 ; the top income quintile outspends the bottom by 1.9×. Figures from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey.

2024 avg
$105
Budget share
0.1%
vs 2023
+6.1%

CES spend plate

Line EGGS · Eggs $105 · 0.1%

SHARE-TRACE · QUINT-FLAT · YOY-UP · REAL-BURDEN · REGION-WEST · BOOK-TRACE

  • SHARE-TRACE 0.1% of budget
  • QUINT-FLAT 1.9× Q5/Q1
  • YOY-UP +6.1% YoY
  • REAL-BURDEN Above CPI
  • REGION-WEST West leads
  • BOOK-TRACE #95/99 dollars

Nearest dollar peer: Other meats (+$45)

Instrument codes from this line’s budget share, income-quintile gap, YoY move, real change vs ~21% CPI-U (2020-2024), regional lead, and corpus book size, not a budgeting recommendation.

Spend neighbourhood around Eggs

Lowest and highest poles plus nearest dollar peers among sibling lines, not a full-board reprint. Figures from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey.

Dollar neighbourhood · Eggs

Average annual spending · 2024 · poles + near peers

Source: BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey As of 2024-12-31

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Spending Trend (2020–2024)

Eggs spending per household, 2020–2024

National average annual spending

Source: BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey As of 2024-12-31

$60$70$80$90$100$110 20202021202220232024 $105
Year Annual Amount
2024 $105
2023 $99
2022 $87
2021 $68
2020 $64

Income stretch on a smaller eggs line

A smaller CES line: even the top quintile is $143/yr, with the bottom at $77 (1.9× gap).

Income Group Annual Amount
Lowest 20% $77
Second 20% $84
Middle 20% $99
Fourth 20% $124
Highest 20% $143

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West leads eggs geographically

West leads at $125/yr.

Region Annual Amount
Midwest $87
Northeast $114
South $100
West $125

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Lifecycle peak · 45–54

45–54 heads spend the most on this line at $139/yr - the lifecycle peak on a smaller book line.

Age Group Annual Amount
25–34 $99
35–44 $132
45–54 $139
55–64 $88
65–74 $87
75 and older $87
Under 25 $81

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Frequently Asked Questions (show 6)
How much does the average household spend on eggs?
The average American household spent $105 on eggs in 2024, according to the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. This represents 0.1% of total household spending.
Is eggs spending increasing?
Eggs spending increased by 6.1% from 2023 to 2024 ($99 to $105). Over 5 years (2020–2024), it changed by +64.1%.
How does income affect eggs spending?
The lowest income quintile spends $77/year on eggs, while the highest quintile spends $143/year, a 1.9x difference. Higher-income households spend more in absolute terms but may allocate a smaller share of their budget.
Which region spends the most on eggs?
The West region spends the most at $125/year, while the Midwest region spends the least at $87/year on eggs.
Which age group spends the most on eggs?
Households headed by someone in the 45–54 age group spend the most on eggs at $139/year.
Does household size affect eggs spending?
Yes. 1 Person households spend $60/year on eggs, while 5 or More households spend $185/year. Larger households generally spend more in absolute terms on most categories.

Other smaller CES lines near eggs

Dollar-amount and budget-share neighbours from BLS CE 2024 (this category excluded).

Similar dollar amount

Nearest other categories by 2024 average annual spending ($105 here).

Category 2024 avg
Household textiles $107
Residential phone service, VOIP, and phone cards $100
Girls, 2 to 15 $112
Food prepared by consumer unit on out of town trips $94
Boys, 2 to 15 $92
Fats and oils $125
Fuel oil and other fuels $125
Reading $125

Similar budget share

Nearest other categories by share of the household budget (0.1% here).

Category Budget share
Boys, 2 to 15 0.1%
Children under 2 0.1%
Food prepared by consumer unit on out of town trips 0.1%
Girls, 2 to 15 0.1%
Household textiles 0.1%
Residential phone service, VOIP, and phone cards 0.1%
Fats and oils 0.2%
Fresh milk and cream 0.2%

Average household budget · Methodology · BLS CEX source

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