Spending · 2023
Alcoholic beverages
The average U.S. household spends $538 a year on alcoholic beverages — about 1% of the budget (2023).
$538
Avg per year
1%
Of total budget
+6%
Since 2019
Alcoholic beverages by income (before tax)
Under $30k$243
$30k–50k$377
$50k–70k$361
$70k–100k$491
$100k–150k$775
$150k+$1,233
Alcoholic beverages by age of reference person
Under 25$296
25–34$546
35–44$566
45–54$695
55–64$600
65–74$502
75+$308
Alcoholic beverages by region
Northeast$651
Midwest$524
South$450
West$652
Alcoholic beverages by housing tenure
Owner, with mortgage$734
Owner, no mortgage$502
Renter$338
Other$253
Alcoholic beverages — FAQ
How much do Americans spend on alcoholic beverages?+
In 2023, the average U.S. household spent $538 per year on alcoholic beverages — about 1% of total spending (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
Has alcoholic beverages spending changed since 2019?+
Average alcoholic beverages spending went from $509 in 2019 to $538 in 2023 — a +6% change (nominal dollars).
Where does this come from?+
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey (Interview + Diary, integrated). Independent estimates computed from the CE PUMD microdata (re-derived from UCC-level detail); major categories track BLS's published tables within a few percent. PUMSdata is not affiliated with BLS.