Household textiles Spending

How much American households spend on household textiles — 2024 data from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey

Annual average (2024)
$107
Share of total spending
0.1%
Change vs 2023
-16.4%
Change vs 2020
-7.8%

Spending Insight: Household textiles

American households spent an average of $107 on household textiles in 2024, representing 0.1% of total consumer expenditures. Spending declined 16.4% from 2023 ($128), indicating households may be cutting back or finding lower-cost alternatives.

Since 2020, household textiles spending has fallen by 7.8% (from $116 to $107), suggesting efficiency gains or shifting consumer preferences.

Income is the strongest predictor of household textiles spending: the top income quintile spends $147/year versus $69 for the lowest quintile — a 2.1x gap. Regionally, the West spends the most ($139/year) while the Midwest spends the least ($91/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 $107
2023 $128
2022 $138
2021 $122
2020 $116

By Income Level (2024)

How household textiles spending varies across income quintiles

Income Group Annual Amount
Lowest 20% $69
Second 20% $89
Middle 20% $89
Fourth 20% $139
Highest 20% $147

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By Region (2024)

Geographic variation in household textiles spending

Midwest
$91
0.1%
Northeast
$109
0.1%
South
$95
0.1%
West
$139
0.2%

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By Age Group (2024)

How household textiles spending changes across the lifecycle

Age Group Annual Amount
25–34 $96
35–44 $104
45–54 $109
55–64 $136
65–74 $112
75 and older $70
Under 25 $99

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By Household Size (2024)

Size Annual
1 Person $66
2 People $124
3 People $111
4 People $149
5 or More $137

By Housing Tenure (2024)

Tenure Annual
Homeowner (with mortgage) $121
Homeowner (no mortgage) $120
Renter $123

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the average household spend on household textiles? ▼
The average American household spent $107 on household textiles in 2024, according to the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. This represents 0.1% of total household spending.
Is household textiles spending increasing? ▼
Household textiles spending decreased by 16.4% from 2023 to 2024 ($128 to $107). Over 5 years (2020–2024), it changed by -7.8%.
How does income affect household textiles spending? ▼
The lowest income quintile spends $69/year on household textiles, while the highest quintile spends $147/year — a 2.1x difference. Higher-income households spend more in absolute terms but may allocate a smaller share of their budget.
Which region spends the most on household textiles? ▼
The West region spends the most at $139/year, while the Midwest region spends the least at $91/year on household textiles.
Which age group spends the most on household textiles? ▼
Households headed by someone in the 55–64 age group spend the most on household textiles at $136/year.
Does household size affect household textiles spending? ▼
Yes. 1 Person households spend $66/year on household textiles, while 4 People households spend $149/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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