Spending · 2023
Entertainment
The average U.S. household spends $3,412 a year on entertainment — about 5% of the budget (2023).
$3,412
Avg per year
5%
Of total budget
+35%
Since 2019
Entertainment by income (before tax)
Under $30k$1,694
$30k–50k$2,300
$50k–70k$2,491
$70k–100k$3,436
$100k–150k$4,078
$150k+$7,428
Entertainment by age of reference person
Under 25$1,877
25–34$3,318
35–44$4,501
45–54$4,210
55–64$3,561
65–74$2,916
75+$1,762
Entertainment by region
Northeast$3,725
Midwest$3,535
South$2,791
West$4,175
Entertainment by housing tenure
Owner, with mortgage$4,862
Owner, no mortgage$2,911
Renter$2,258
Other$2,002
Entertainment — FAQ
How much do Americans spend on entertainment?+
In 2023, the average U.S. household spent $3,412 per year on entertainment — about 5% of total spending (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey).
Has entertainment spending changed since 2019?+
Average entertainment spending went from $2,524 in 2019 to $3,412 in 2023 — a +35% 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.