Other meats Spending

How much American households spend on other meats — 2024 data from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey

Annual average (2024)
$150
Share of total spending
0.2%
Change vs 2023
+6.4%
Change vs 2020
+5.6%

Spending Insight: Other meats

American households spent an average of $150 on other meats in 2024, representing 0.2% of total consumer expenditures. This marks a notable 6.4% increase from 2023 ($141), outpacing general inflation and suggesting growing consumer prioritization of this category.

Since 2020, other meats spending has risen by 5.6% (from $142 to $150), broadly tracking with inflation-adjusted cost changes.

Income is the strongest predictor of other meats spending: the top income quintile spends $227/year versus $92 for the lowest quintile — a 2.5x gap. Regionally, the Northeast spends the most ($186/year) while the South spends the least ($131/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 $150
2023 $141
2022 $167
2021 $151
2020 $142

By Income Level (2024)

How other meats spending varies across income quintiles

Income Group Annual Amount
Lowest 20% $92
Second 20% $107
Middle 20% $151
Fourth 20% $172
Highest 20% $227

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By Region (2024)

Geographic variation in other meats spending

Midwest
$145
0.2%
Northeast
$186
0.2%
South
$131
0.2%
West
$160
0.2%

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By Age Group (2024)

How other meats spending changes across the lifecycle

Age Group Annual Amount
25–34 $134
35–44 $173
45–54 $187
55–64 $154
65–74 $129
75 and older $122
Under 25 $110

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By Household Size (2024)

Size Annual
1 Person $73
2 People $183
3 People $147
4 People $189
5 or More $206

By Housing Tenure (2024)

Tenure Annual
Homeowner (with mortgage) $166
Homeowner (no mortgage) $178
Renter $147

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the average household spend on other meats? ▼
The average American household spent $150 on other meats in 2024, according to the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. This represents 0.2% of total household spending.
Is other meats spending increasing? ▼
Other meats spending increased by 6.4% from 2023 to 2024 ($141 to $150). Over 5 years (2020–2024), it changed by +5.6%.
How does income affect other meats spending? ▼
The lowest income quintile spends $92/year on other meats, while the highest quintile spends $227/year — a 2.5x difference. Higher-income households spend more in absolute terms but may allocate a smaller share of their budget.
Which region spends the most on other meats? ▼
The Northeast region spends the most at $186/year, while the South region spends the least at $131/year on other meats.
Which age group spends the most on other meats? ▼
Households headed by someone in the 45–54 age group spend the most on other meats at $187/year.
Does household size affect other meats spending? ▼
Yes. 1 Person households spend $73/year on other meats, while 5 or More households spend $206/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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