Consumer Expenditure Survey · BLS CE 2024

Floor coverings spending

U.S. households spent $30/yr on floor coverings in 2024 . Up 11.1% vs 2023 ; the top income quintile outspends the bottom by 12.2×. Figures from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey.

2024 avg
$30
vs 2023
+11.1%

CES spend plate

Line FLOOR-COVERINGS · Floor coverings $30

SHARE-UNK · QUINT-ELITE · YOY-SURGE · REAL-EASE · REGION-MW · BOOK-UNK

  • SHARE-UNK Share unknown
  • QUINT-ELITE 12.2× Q5/Q1
  • YOY-SURGE +11.1% YoY
  • REAL-EASE Below CPI
  • REGION-MW Midwest leads
  • BOOK-UNK Corpus rank n/a

Nearest dollar peer: Household textiles (+$77)

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 Floor coverings

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 · Floor coverings

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)

Floor coverings spending per household, 2020–2024

National average annual spending

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

$26$28$30$32$34$36 20202021202220232024 $30
Year Annual Amount
2024 $30
2023 $27
2022 $34
2021 $33
2020 $30

By Income Level (2024)

Income stretches 12.2× from $6 (lowest quintile) to $73 (highest).

Income Group Annual Amount
Lowest 20% $6
Second 20% $12
Middle 20% $22
Fourth 20% $38
Highest 20% $73

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Midwest leads floor coverings geographically

Midwest leads at $42/yr.

Region Annual Amount
Midwest $42
Northeast $33
South $23
West $29

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Lifecycle peak · 65–74

65–74 heads spend the most on this line at $50/yr.

Age Group Annual Amount
25–34 $22
35–44 $33
45–54 $23
55–64 $39
65–74 $50
75 and older $13
Under 25 $12

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Frequently Asked Questions (show 6)
How much does the average household spend on floor coverings?
The average American household spent $30 on floor coverings in 2024, according to the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey.
Is floor coverings spending increasing?
Floor coverings spending increased by 11.1% from 2023 to 2024 ($27 to $30). Over 5 years (2020–2024), it changed by +0.0%.
How does income affect floor coverings spending?
The lowest income quintile spends $6/year on floor coverings, while the highest quintile spends $73/year, a 12.2x difference. Higher-income households spend more in absolute terms but may allocate a smaller share of their budget.
Which region spends the most on floor coverings?
The Midwest region spends the most at $42/year, while the South region spends the least at $23/year on floor coverings.
Which age group spends the most on floor coverings?
Households headed by someone in the 65–74 age group spend the most on floor coverings at $50/year.
Does household size affect floor coverings spending?
Yes. 1 Person households spend $23/year on floor coverings, while 4 People households spend $40/year. Larger households generally spend more in absolute terms on most categories.

Nationwide peers near floor coverings

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

Similar dollar amount

Nearest other categories by 2024 average annual spending ($30 here).

Category 2024 avg
Children under 2 $77
Boys, 2 to 15 $92
Food prepared by consumer unit on out of town trips $94
Residential phone service, VOIP, and phone cards $100
Eggs $105
Household textiles $107
Girls, 2 to 15 $112
Fats and oils $125

Average household budget · Methodology · BLS CEX source

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