Consumer Expenditure Survey · BLS CE 2024

Other meats spending

U.S. households spent $150/yr on other meats in 2024 - 0.2% of the average budget . Up 6.4% vs 2023 ; the top income quintile outspends the bottom by 2.5×. Figures from the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey.

2024 avg
$150
Budget share
0.2%
vs 2023
+6.4%

CES spend plate

Line OTHER-MEATS · Other meats $150 · 0.2%

SHARE-TRACE · QUINT-MOD · YOY-UP · REAL-EASE · REGION-NE · BOOK-LOWER

  • SHARE-TRACE 0.2% of budget
  • QUINT-MOD 2.5× Q5/Q1
  • YOY-UP +6.4% YoY
  • REAL-EASE Below CPI
  • REGION-NE Northeast leads
  • BOOK-LOWER #87/99 dollars

Nearest dollar peer: Eggs ($-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 Other meats

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 · Other meats

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)

Other meats spending per household, 2020–2024

National average annual spending

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

$130$140$150$160$170 20202021202220232024 $150
Year Annual Amount
2024 $150
2023 $141
2022 $167
2021 $151
2020 $142

Income stretch on a smaller other meats line

A smaller CES line: even the top quintile is $227/yr, with the bottom at $92 (2.5× gap).

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

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Northeast leads other meats geographically

Northeast leads at $186/yr.

Region Annual Amount
Midwest $145
Northeast $186
South $131
West $160

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Lifecycle peak · 45–54

45–54 heads spend the most on this line at $187/yr - the lifecycle peak on a smaller book line.

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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Frequently Asked Questions (show 6)
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 $268/year. Larger households generally spend more in absolute terms on most categories.

Other smaller CES lines near other meats

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

Similar dollar amount

Nearest other categories by 2024 average annual spending ($150 here).

Category 2024 avg
Small appliances and miscellaneous housewares $155
Fresh milk and cream $141
Postage and stationery $131
Fats and oils $125
Fuel oil and other fuels $125
Reading $125
Girls, 2 to 15 $112
Toys, hobbies, and playground equipment $189

Similar budget share

Nearest other categories by share of the household budget (0.2% here).

Category Budget share
Fats and oils 0.2%
Fresh milk and cream 0.2%
Fuel oil and other fuels 0.2%
Postage and stationery 0.2%
Reading 0.2%
Small appliances and miscellaneous housewares 0.2%
Toys, hobbies, and playground equipment 0.2%
Cereals and cereal products 0.3%

Average household budget · Methodology · BLS CEX source

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