Pork Spending

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

Annual average (2024)
$260
Share of total spending
0.3%
Change vs 2023
+19.8%
Change vs 2020
+21.5%

Spending Insight: Pork

American households spent an average of $260 on pork in 2024, representing 0.3% of total consumer expenditures. This marks a notable 19.8% increase from 2023 ($217), outpacing general inflation and suggesting growing consumer prioritization of this category.

Since 2020, pork spending has risen by 21.5% (from $214 to $260), substantially exceeding cumulative inflation over the same period — a real increase in household burden.

Income is the strongest predictor of pork spending: the top income quintile spends $357/year versus $180 for the lowest quintile — a 2.0x gap. Regionally, the Northeast spends the most ($289/year) while the Midwest spends the least ($242/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 $260
2023 $217
2022 $246
2021 $223
2020 $214

By Income Level (2024)

How pork spending varies across income quintiles

Income Group Annual Amount
Lowest 20% $180
Second 20% $234
Middle 20% $241
Fourth 20% $285
Highest 20% $357

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By Region (2024)

Geographic variation in pork spending

Midwest
$242
0.3%
Northeast
$289
0.3%
South
$254
0.4%
West
$262
0.3%

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By Age Group (2024)

How pork spending changes across the lifecycle

Age Group Annual Amount
25–34 $250
35–44 $288
45–54 $303
55–64 $280
65–74 $233
75 and older $207
Under 25 $172

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By Household Size (2024)

Size Annual
1 Person $131
2 People $315
3 People $258
4 People $321
5 or More $344

By Housing Tenure (2024)

Tenure Annual
Homeowner (with mortgage) $285
Homeowner (no mortgage) $300
Renter $259

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the average household spend on pork? ▼
The average American household spent $260 on pork in 2024, according to the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. This represents 0.3% of total household spending.
Is pork spending increasing? ▼
Pork spending increased by 19.8% from 2023 to 2024 ($217 to $260). Over 5 years (2020–2024), it changed by +21.5%.
How does income affect pork spending? ▼
The lowest income quintile spends $180/year on pork, while the highest quintile spends $357/year — a 2.0x difference. Higher-income households spend more in absolute terms but may allocate a smaller share of their budget.
Which region spends the most on pork? ▼
The Northeast region spends the most at $289/year, while the Midwest region spends the least at $242/year on pork.
Which age group spends the most on pork? ▼
Households headed by someone in the 45–54 age group spend the most on pork at $303/year.
Does household size affect pork spending? ▼
Yes. 1 Person households spend $131/year on pork, while 5 or More households spend $344/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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