Poultry Spending

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

Annual average (2024)
$267
Share of total spending
0.3%
Change vs 2023
+24.8%
Change vs 2020
+41.3%

Spending Insight: Poultry

American households spent an average of $267 on poultry in 2024, representing 0.3% of total consumer expenditures. This marks a notable 24.8% increase from 2023 ($214), outpacing general inflation and suggesting growing consumer prioritization of this category.

Since 2020, poultry spending has risen by 41.3% (from $189 to $267), substantially exceeding cumulative inflation over the same period — a real increase in household burden.

Income is the strongest predictor of poultry spending: the top income quintile spends $405/year versus $171 for the lowest quintile — a 2.4x gap. Regionally, the Northeast spends the most ($309/year) while the Midwest spends the least ($244/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 $267
2023 $214
2022 $215
2021 $203
2020 $189

By Income Level (2024)

How poultry spending varies across income quintiles

Income Group Annual Amount
Lowest 20% $171
Second 20% $200
Middle 20% $250
Fourth 20% $311
Highest 20% $405

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By Region (2024)

Geographic variation in poultry spending

Midwest
$244
0.3%
Northeast
$309
0.4%
South
$244
0.3%
West
$298
0.3%

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By Age Group (2024)

How poultry spending changes across the lifecycle

Age Group Annual Amount
25–34 $275
35–44 $331
45–54 $346
55–64 $256
65–74 $219
75 and older $171
Under 25 $169

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By Household Size (2024)

Size Annual
1 Person $136
2 People $324
3 People $245
4 People $329
5 or More $409

By Housing Tenure (2024)

Tenure Annual
Homeowner (with mortgage) $288
Homeowner (no mortgage) $328
Renter $223

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the average household spend on poultry? ▼
The average American household spent $267 on poultry in 2024, according to the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. This represents 0.3% of total household spending.
Is poultry spending increasing? ▼
Poultry spending increased by 24.8% from 2023 to 2024 ($214 to $267). Over 5 years (2020–2024), it changed by +41.3%.
How does income affect poultry spending? ▼
The lowest income quintile spends $171/year on poultry, while the highest quintile spends $405/year — a 2.4x difference. Higher-income households spend more in absolute terms but may allocate a smaller share of their budget.
Which region spends the most on poultry? ▼
The Northeast region spends the most at $309/year, while the Midwest region spends the least at $244/year on poultry.
Which age group spends the most on poultry? ▼
Households headed by someone in the 45–54 age group spend the most on poultry at $346/year.
Does household size affect poultry spending? ▼
Yes. 1 Person households spend $136/year on poultry, while 5 or More households spend $409/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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