Grocery Shopping Statistics

Highlights. U.S. grocery sales totaled $915.7 billion in 2025; annual grocery spending will surpass $1 trillion in 2028.

• The average American consumer visits the grocery store once every 4.4 days and spends 47 minutes shopping.
• Online grocery delivery revenue totaled $327.7 billion in 2025, up 27.3% year-over-year (YoY).
• U.S. supermarkets and other grocery retailers number 58,964 and carry an average of 31,795 different products.
• After-tax net profit margins for the average food retailer were 1.7% in 2024.

Average Grocery Spending in the U.S.

Time Period	Per Capita	Per Household
Year	$2,679	$6,698
Quarter	$670	$1,674
Month	$223	$558
Week	$52	$129
Day	$7	$18

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Grocery Store Statistics

In-store purchases represent 92.9% of grocery sales.

• 39.002 million American consumers visit grocery stores on a typical day.
• U.S. grocery store revenue totaled $915.66 billion in 2025.
• The average grocery store measures 35,800 square feet; including warehouse stores and supercenters, the average measurement is 42,450 square feet.
• Food retailers made record profits in 2020 with an average after-tax margin of 3.0%; in the years leading up to this, a typical profit margin was 1.1% to 1.2%.
• The average grocery store completes 13,500 consumer transactions in a typical week.

Grocery Chain Statistics

Kroger is the #1 grocery store chain and the top grocery retailer after Walmart. 

• The Top 5 supermarket or grocery store chains represent 24.4% of the U.S. grocery market.
• The Top 5 grocery retailers represent 47.4% of the U.S. grocery market.

Kroger Statistics

Kroger has 2,697 stores in 35 states plus the District of Columbia.

• Total revenue from Kroger-owned stores totaled $147.6 billion for the fiscal year (FY) ending in early 2026.
• Fresh market sales totaled $37.2 billion, representing 25.2% of Kroger sales.
• The U.S. grocery retail market share for Kroger is 8.6%; its share among the Top 5 supermarket chains is 35.2%.
• Kroger stocks over 13,000 merchandise items under its label.
• Private label merchandise represented $39 billion in Kroger sales.

Albertsons Statistics

Albertsons stores include Safeway, Jewel-Osco, and Tom Thumb, among others, with 2,244 store locations. 

• Revenue among Albertsons stores totaled $83.173 billion in FY2025.
• After expenses, Albertsons stores totaled a $217.4 million net income for FY2025.
• Albertsons represents 5.0% of the grocery retail market and 20.5% of the Top 5 market.
• Most (56.8%) of Albertsons stores measure over 50,000 square feet.

Publix Statistics

1,432 supermarkets operate under the Publix banner; 889 are located in Florida. 

• Publix corporate revenue totaled $63.209 billion in FY2025.
• The U.S. grocery retail market share for Publix is 4.1%; its share among the Top 5 supermarket chains is 16.8%.
• Publix stores range in size from 32,000 to 62,000 square feet; the average store size is 47,300 square feet.

Ahold Delhaize Statistics

Ahold Delhaize U.S. brands include Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, and Giant. 

• Ahold Delhaize stores have a total of 2,017 locations; most (1,110) are branded as Food Lion.
• U.S. net sales for 2025 totaled €53.1 billion, roughly equivalent to $47.05 billion.
• Ahold Delhaize stores represent 3.9% of the U.S. grocery retail market and 16.0% of the Top 5 market.

Aldi Statistics

A multinational company, Aldi has 2,300 stores in the U.S.

• Aldi’s 2025 U.S. grocery revenue was approximately $48.07 billion.
• Over 90% of merchandise in Aldi stores is produced under its private label.
• Aldi stores represent 2.8% of the U.S. market share and 11.5% of the Top 5 market.

Top 10 Grocery Chains Market Share

Store	2025 Market Share	YoY Growth
Walmart	21.2%	-1.40%
Kroger	8.6%	-4.44%
Costco	8.5%	6.25%
Albertsons	5.0%	-1.96%
Publix	4.1%	2.50%
Sam’s Club	4.0%	2.56%
Ahold Delhaize	3.9%	-4.88%
Aldi	2.8%	0.00%
Target	2.4%	0.00%
H-E-B	1.9%	-5.00%

Warehouse Grocery Statistics

Though they are not generally classified as grocery stores, a significant portion of the U.S. population gets most of their groceries from a superstore or warehouse retailer.

• Walmart reported $285 billion in global grocery sales for FY2026.
• Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce grocery sales totaled $58.92 billion in 2024.
• Amazon* overtook Costco as the 2nd largest grocery retailer in 2023.
• For 2025, Amazon reported $150 billion in grocery sales.

*Statistical surveys have varied definitions of what constitutes a warehouse retailer; Amazon does not always qualify.

Grocery Consumer Statistics

A typical household’s primary grocery shopper spends 63 hours and 24 minutes per year buying groceries.

• 88% of U.S. household shoppers drive to their preferred grocery retailer at least once per week.
• Consumers live an average of four (4) miles from their preferred grocery store.
• The most popular time to shop is on the weekend between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; 20% of U.S. consumers visit the grocery store at this time.

Shopping In-store vs. Online

Over 58% of consumers believe the best grocery deals are available at brick-and-mortar locations (vs. online).

• 38.0% of consumers only grocery shop in brick-and-mortar stores.
• 28.6% of grocery shoppers do most of their shopping in-store.
• 7.0% of shoppers do most of their grocery shopping online, while 1.1% only shop online for groceries.
• 25.3% of consumers split their grocery shopping evenly between online and in-store.

Consumer Cost-Cutting Statistics

A majority of consumers have cut costs in the last year.

• 46% of grocery shoppers use coupons, discounts, or promotions to manage grocery costs. 
• 40% of grocery shoppers opt for store brands or generic items. 
• 38% of consumers stick to buying only the essentials when grocery shopping.
• 34% of grocery shoppers simply buy less food.

Grocery Spending Statistics

As of February 2026, average weekly grocery spending per household may be as high as $170.

• The average U.S. household spent $6,698 on groceries in 2025.
• In a typical week, the average U.S. household spent $128.80 on groceries.
• Weekly grocery spending is $51.52 per capita, so a family of four may expect to spend about $200 per week on groceries.
• An average household also spent $22.06 on delivery or other non-grocery food-at-home in a typical week.
• 99% of households purchase frozen foods.
• 77% of household grocery shoppers purchase plant-based alternative foods at least occasionally.

Grocery Spending by Generation

Consumer food demand changes over time at the individual and at the cultural level. The statistics below refer to the heads of household* for their respective consumer units.

• The biggest grocery spenders are those born between 1965 and 1980 (also called Generation X).
• Grocery shoppers born in 1945 or earlier (a.k.a. Silent Generation) spend the least on food at home (including groceries).
• Consumers born between 1981 and 1996 (a.k.a. Millennials) are the generation most likely to grocery shop online.

*”The name of the person or one of the persons who owns or rents the home.” – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Glossary

Generation Z Grocery Spending

A significant portion of Gen Z is not of age to be considered head of their respective households; the youngest were born in 2012.

• In Gen Z-led households, food-at-home spending (including groceries) averaged $4,454 in 2024.
• Purchases of food at home represent 8.12% of Gen Z household spending.
• 22.0% of Gen Z food-at-home spending is for meat, fish, and eggs; 14.8% is for fruits and vegetables.
• Food at home represents 58.5% of all Gen Z food and nonalcoholic beverage purchases.

Millennial Grocery Spending

Born between 1981 and 1996, Millennial-led households are the largest and the most likely to include children under 18.

• In Millennial-led households, food-at-home spending (including groceries) averaged $6,759 in 2024.
• Purchases of food at home represent 7.92% of Millennial household spending.
• 23.0% of Millennial food-at-home spending is for meat, fish, and eggs; 15.0% is for fruits and vegetables.
• Food at home represents 59.6% of all Millennial food and nonalcoholic beverage purchases.

Generation X Grocery Spending

An average Gen X-led household has more earners and a higher income than any other generation.

• In Gen X-led households, food-at-home spending (including groceries) averaged $7,331 in 2024.
• Purchases of food at home represent 7.56% of Gen X household spending.
• 23.0% of Gen X food-at-home spending is for meat, fish, and eggs; 15.2% is for fruits and vegetables.
• Food at home represents 60.5% of all Gen X food and nonalcoholic beverage purchases.

Baby Boomer Grocery Spending

Americans born between 1946 and 1964 remain in charge at home, with more heads of household than any other generation at 41.5 million.

• In Boomer-led households, food-at-home spending (including groceries) averaged $5,696 in 2024.
• Purchases of food at home represent 8.22% of Boomer household spending.
• 22.6% of Boomer food-at-home spending is for meat, fish, and eggs; 15.5% is for fruits and vegetables.
• Food at home represents 63.7% of all Boomer food and nonalcoholic beverage purchases.

Silent Generation Grocery Spending

Consumers born prior to 1946 spend the least on food of any kind, including groceries.

• In Silent Gen-led households, food-at-home spending (including groceries) averaged $4,196 in 2024.
• Purchases of food at home represent 8.20% of Silent Gen household spending.
• 21.4% of Silent Gen food-at-home spending is for meat, fish, and eggs; 17.0% is for fruits and vegetables.
• Food at home represents 66.5% of all Silent Gen food and nonalcoholic beverage purchases.

Online Grocery Shopping

While online grocery shopping is less common, the share of e-commerce revenue grows steadily.

• Online grocery sales were up 30.4% YoY in February 2025.
• Monthly grocery e-commerce revenue for the U.S. peaked at $10.5 billion in October 2024.
• Online grocery sales hit their lowest for 2024 in May, with $6.8 billion in revenue.
• 62% of consumers say they do at least some of their grocery shopping online.
• Consumers who order groceries for delivery will spend $2,300 in 2026.
• Groceries represent 76.3% of food delivery revenue.
• 157.5 million Americans will order groceries online in 2026.

Grocery Statistics by State

Kroger and Publix are the most-visited grocery store chains in the U.S.

• Oklahoma residents spend the least on groceries per capita ($1,482).
• Grocery spending is the highest per household in Washington ($9,408).
• Mississippi residents spend the largest share of their grocery budget on meats (21.2%).

Alabama Grocery Shopping Statistics

Alabama households spent an estimated $11.548 billion on groceries in 2025, and Publix was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Alabama averaged $5,404 per household ($2,224 per capita).
• Shoppers in Alabama spent $7.601 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Alabama households spend 11.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 7.1% of Alabama grocery spending; dairy products represent 7.9%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Publix represent 39.5% of grocery store visits in Alabama.
• Walmart Neighborhood Market is Alabama’s second-most popular grocery store with 13.3% of visits; Piggly Wiggly is third with 12.5%.

Alaska Grocery Shopping Statistics

Alaska households spent an estimated $2.368 billion on groceries in 2025, and Fred Meyer was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Alaska averaged $8,318 per household ($3,211 per capita).
• Shoppers in Alaska spent $1.559 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Alaska households spend 10.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 7.8% of Alaska grocery spending; dairy products represent 4.8%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Fred Meyer represent 51.9% of grocery store visits in Alaska.
• Carrs is Alaska’s second-most popular grocery store with 22.1% of visits; Safeway is third with 21.0%.

Arizona Grocery Shopping Statistics

Arizona households spent an estimated $20.777 billion on groceries in 2025, and Fry’s was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Arizona averaged $6,786 per household ($2,725 per capita).
• Shoppers in Arizona spent $13.677 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Arizona households spend 10.8% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 14.0% of Arizona grocery spending; dairy products represent 6.5%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Fry’s represent 36.0% of grocery store visits in Arizona.
• Safeway is Arizona’s second-most popular grocery store with 19.8% of visits; Walmart Neighborhood Market is third with 5.9%.

Arkansas Grocery Shopping Statistics

Arkansas households spent an estimated $7.789 billion on groceries in 2025, and Walmart Neighborhood Market was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Arkansas averaged $6,027 per household ($2,501 per capita).
• Shoppers in Arkansas spent $5.127 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Arkansas households spend 15.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 7.1% of Arkansas grocery spending; dairy products represent 6.9%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Walmart Neighborhood Market represent 33.9% of grocery store visits in Arkansas.
• Kroger is Arkansas’ second-most popular grocery store with 20.8% of visits; Harps Food Store is third with 20.8%.

California Grocery Shopping Statistics

California households spent an estimated $112.41 billion on groceries in 2025, and Safeway was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in California averaged $7,969 per household ($2,856 per capita).
• Shoppers in California spent $73.992 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• California households spend 11.6% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 14.4% of California grocery spending; dairy products represent 5.1%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Safeway represent 10.4% of grocery store visits in California.
• Ralphs is California’s second-most popular grocery store with 7.6% of visits; Trader Joe’s is third with 6.8%.

Colorado Grocery Shopping Statistics

Colorado households spent an estimated $17.118 billion on groceries in 2025, and King Soopers was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Colorado averaged $6,690 per household ($2,847 per capita).
• Shoppers in Colorado spent $11.268 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Colorado households spend 10.0% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 13.0% of Colorado grocery spending; dairy products represent 7.3%.
• As of May 2026, trips to King Soopers represent 48.5% of grocery store visits in Colorado.
• Safeway is Colorado’s second-most popular grocery store with 20.5% of visits; City Market is third with 9.8%.

Connecticut Grocery Shopping Statistics

Connecticut households spent an estimated $9.828 billion on groceries in 2025, and Stop & Shop was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Connecticut averaged $6,528 per household ($2,665 per capita).
• Shoppers in Connecticut spent $6.470 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Connecticut households spend 10.4% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 13.0% of Connecticut grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.9%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Stop & Shop represent 34.2% of grocery store visits in Connecticut.
• Big Y World Class Market is Connecticut’s second-most popular grocery store with 17.7% of visits; ShopRite is third with 13.7%.

Delaware Grocery Shopping Statistics

Delaware households spent an estimated $2.667 billion on groceries in 2025, and Food Lion Grocery Store was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Delaware averaged $6,265 per household ($2,516 per capita).
• Shoppers in Delaware spent $1.756 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Delaware households spend 9.1% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 13.0% of Delaware grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.8%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Food Lion represent 24.4% of grocery store visits in Delaware.
• ACME Markets is Delaware’s second-most popular grocery store with 19.4% of visits; ShopRite is third with 8.8%.

District of Columbia Grocery Shopping Statistics

D.C. households spent an estimated $1.434 billion on groceries in 2025, and Giant Food was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in D.C. averaged $4,175 per household ($2,631 per capita).
• Shoppers in D.C. spent $943.78 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• D.C. households spend an estimated 7.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 12.7% of D.C. grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.2%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Giant Food represent 30.8% of grocery store visits in D.C. 
• Safeway is D.C.’s second-most popular grocery store with 30.0% of visits; Whole Foods Market is third with 16.3%.

Florida Grocery Shopping Statistics

Florida households spent an estimated $66.326 billion on groceries in 2025, and Publix was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Florida averaged $7,067 per household ($2,827 per capita).
• Shoppers in Florida spent $43.659 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Florida households spend 7.5% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 8.8% of Florida grocery spending; dairy products represent 7.8%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Publix represent 60.3% of grocery store visits in Florida.
• Aldi is Florida’s second-most popular grocery store with 8.3% of visits; Walmart Neighborhood Market is third with 6.9%.

Georgia Grocery Shopping Statistics

Georgia households spent an estimated $31.492 billion on groceries in 2025, and Publix was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Georgia averaged $7,216 per household ($2,786 per capita).
• Shoppers in Georgia spent $20.730 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Georgia households spend 10.5% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 8.9% of Georgia grocery spending; dairy products represent 7.1%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Publix represent 32.4% of grocery store visits in Georgia.
• Kroger is Georgia’s second-most popular grocery store with 29.1% of visits; Ingles is third with 6.7%.

Hawaii Grocery Shopping Statistics

Hawaii households spent an estimated $4.640 billion on groceries in 2025, and Safeway was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Hawaii averaged $9,229 per household ($3,238 per capita).
• Shoppers in Hawaii spent $3.054 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Hawaii households spend 9.1% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 10.3% of Hawaii grocery spending; dairy products represent 6.9%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Safeway represent 39.9% of grocery store visits in Hawaii.
• Foodland Hawaii is Hawaii’s second-most popular grocery store with 29.4% of visits; Times Supermarket is third with 15.8%.

Idaho Grocery Shopping Statistics

Idaho households spent an estimated $5.350 billion on groceries in 2025, and Albertsons was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Idaho averaged $6,853 per household ($2,636 per capita).
• Shoppers in Idaho spent $3.522 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Idaho households spend 8.0% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 8.8% of Idaho grocery spending; dairy products represent 6.4%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Albertsons represent 29.7% of grocery store visits in Idaho.
• WinCo Foods is Idaho’s second-most popular grocery store with 17.8% of visits; Fred Meyer is third with 11.6%.

Illinois Grocery Shopping Statistics

Illinois households spent an estimated $32.447 billion on groceries in 2025, and Jewel-Osco was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Illinois averaged $6,199 per household ($2,551 per capita).
• Shoppers in Illinois spent $21.358 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Illinois households spend 12.5% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 13.3% of Illinois grocery spending; dairy products represent 9.0%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Jewel-Osco represent 31.3% of grocery store visits in Illinois.
• Aldi is Illinois’s second-most popular grocery store with 14.3% of visits; Meijer is third with 6.2%.

Indiana Grocery Shopping Statistics

Indiana households spent an estimated $16.797 billion on groceries in 2025, and Kroger was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Indiana averaged $5,843 per household ($2,404 per capita).
• Shoppers in Indiana spent $11.037 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Indiana households spend 12.6% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 11.0% of Indiana grocery spending; dairy products represent 12.1%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Kroger represent 31.7% of grocery store visits in Indiana.
• Meijer is Indiana’s second-most popular grocery store with 23.4% of visits; Aldi is third with 9.9%.

Iowa Grocery Shopping Statistics

Iowa households spent an estimated $8.143 billion on groceries in 2025, and Hy-Vee was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Iowa averaged $5,884 per household ($2,517 per capita).
• Shoppers in Iowa spent $5.360 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Iowa households spend 7.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 9.1% of Iowa grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.3%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Hy-Vee represent 61.4% of grocery store visits in Iowa.
• Fareway is Iowa’s second-most popular grocery store with 20.6% of visits; Aldi is third with 10.4%.

Kansas Grocery Shopping Statistics

Kansas households spent an estimated $6.986 billion on groceries in 2025, and Dillons was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Kansas averaged $5,608 per household ($2,347 per capita).
• Shoppers in Kansas spent $4.599 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Kansas households spend 10.2% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 10.6% of Kansas grocery spending; dairy products represent 9.1%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Dillons represent 46.2% of grocery store visits in Kansas.
• Price Chopper is Kansas’s second-most popular grocery store with 10.9% of visits; Hy-Vee is third with 10.5%.

Kentucky Grocery Shopping Statistics

Kentucky households spent an estimated $11.281 billion on groceries in 2025, and Kroger was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Kentucky averaged $5,852 per household ($2,449 per capita).
• Shoppers in Kentucky spent $7.425 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Kentucky households spend 19.2% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 8.5% of Kentucky grocery spending; dairy products represent 27.4%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Kroger represent 55.9% of grocery store visits in Kentucky.
• Meijer is Kentucky’s second-most popular grocery store with 7.4% of visits; Save-A-Lot is third with 6.3%.

Louisiana Grocery Shopping Statistics

Louisiana households spent an estimated $10.715 billion on groceries in 2025, and Rouses Market was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Louisiana averaged $5,615 per household ($2,320 per capita).
• Shoppers in Louisiana spent $7.053 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Louisiana households spend 14.3% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 7.7% of Louisiana grocery spending; dairy products represent 6.5%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Rouses Market represent 26.5% of grocery store visits in Louisiana.
• Walmart Neighborhood Market is Louisiana’s second-most popular grocery store with 18.9% of visits; Super 1 Foods & Pharmacy is third with 10.2%.

Maine Grocery Shopping Statistics

Maine households spent an estimated $4.782 billion on groceries in 2025, and Hannaford was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Maine averaged $7,469 per household ($3,380 per capita).
• Shoppers in Maine spent $3.148 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Maine households spend 7.6% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 6.1% of Maine grocery spending; dairy products represent 3.8%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Hannaford represent 72.3% of grocery store visits in Maine.
• Shaw’s Supermarket is Maine’s second-most popular grocery store with 14.9% of visits; Market Basket is third with 4.7%.

Maryland Grocery Shopping Statistics

Maryland households spent an estimated $16.842 billion on groceries in 2025, and Giant was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Maryland averaged $6,855 per household ($2,688 per capita).
• Shoppers in Maryland spent $11.087 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Maryland households spend an estimated 9.6% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 14.4% of Maryland grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.7%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Giant represent 24.6% of grocery store visits in Maryland.
• Safeway is Maryland’s second-most popular grocery store with 13.0% of visits; Food Lion Grocery is third with 10.9%.

Massachusetts Grocery Shopping Statistics

Massachusetts households spent an estimated $20.532 billion on groceries in 2025, and Stop & Shop was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Massachusetts averaged $6,974 per household ($2,870 per capita).
• Shoppers in Massachusetts spent $13.515 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Massachusetts households spend 7.6% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 8.9% of Massachusetts grocery spending; dairy products represent 5.4%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Stop & Shop represent 24.1% of grocery store visits in Massachusetts.
• Market Basket is Massachusetts’s second-most popular grocery store with 22.2% of visits; Shaw’s Supermarket is third with 11.3%.

Michigan Grocery Shopping Statistics

Michigan households spent an estimated $24.086 billion on groceries in 2025, and Meijer was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Michigan averaged $5,708 per household ($2,378 per capita).
• Shoppers in Michigan spent $15.855 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Michigan households spend 12.3% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 10.6% of Michigan grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.6%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Meijer represent 47.8% of grocery store visits in Michigan.
• Kroger is Michigan’s second-most popular grocery store with 24.8% of visits; Aldi is third with 8.7%.

Minnesota Grocery Shopping Statistics

Minnesota households spent an estimated $15.731 billion on groceries in 2025, and Cub Foods was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Minnesota averaged $6,448 per household ($2,698 per capita).
• Shoppers in Minnesota spent $10.355 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Minnesota households spend 10.5% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 13.3% of Minnesota grocery spending; dairy products represent 9.6%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Cub Foods represent 28.1% of grocery store visits in Minnesota.
• Aldi is Minnesota’s second-most popular grocery store with 16.1% of visits; Hy-Vee is third with 15.8%.

Mississippi Grocery Shopping Statistics

Mississippi households spent an estimated $5.822 billion on groceries in 2025, and Kroger was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Mississippi averaged $4,789 per household ($1,971 per capita).
• Shoppers in Mississippi spent $3.832 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Mississippi households spend 21.2% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 7.8% of Mississippi grocery spending; dairy products represent 5.7%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Kroger represent 40.4% of grocery store visits in Mississippi.
• Walmart Neighborhood Market is Mississippi’s second-most popular grocery store with 14.2% of visits; Piggly Wiggly is third with 12.9%.

Missouri Grocery Shopping Statistics

Missouri households spent an estimated $15.582 billion on groceries in 2025, and Schnucks was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Missouri averaged $5,889 per household ($2,485 per capita).
• Shoppers in Missouri spent $10.257 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Missouri households spend 10.6% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 9.7% of Missouri grocery spending; dairy products represent 9.3%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Schnucks represent 25.1% of grocery store visits in Missouri.
• Aldi is Missouri’s second-most popular grocery store with 15.7% of visits; Hy-Vee is third with 12.1%.

Montana Grocery Shopping Statistics

Montana households spent an estimated $3.287 billion on groceries in 2025, and Albertsons was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Montana averaged $6,777 per household ($2,871 per capita).
• Shoppers in Montana spent $2.164 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Montana households spend 10.2% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 9.2% of Montana grocery spending; dairy products represent 6.2%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Albertsons represent 40.2% of grocery store visits in Montana.
• Super 1 Foods is Montana’s second-most popular grocery store with 12.4% of visits; Safeway is third with 11.7%.

Nebraska Grocery Shopping Statistics

Nebraska households spent an estimated $5.581 billion on groceries in 2025, and Hy-Vee was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Nebraska averaged $6,582 per household ($2,765 per capita).
• Shoppers in Nebraska spent $3.674 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Nebraska households spend 8.4% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 9.0% of Nebraska grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.3%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Hy-Vee represent 42.6% of grocery store visits in Nebraska.
• Baker’s Plus Supermarkets is Nebraska’s second-most popular grocery store with 11.2% of visits; Super Saver is third with 10.4%.

Nevada Grocery Shopping Statistics

Nevada households spent an estimated $8.992 billion on groceries in 2025, and Smith’s was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Nevada averaged $7,151 per household ($2,740 per capita).
• Shoppers in Nevada spent $5.919 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Nevada households spend 11.9% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 13.7% of Nevada grocery spending; dairy products represent 5.2%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Smith’s represent 29.1% of grocery store visits in Nevada.
• Albertsons is Nevada’s second-most popular grocery store with 14.8% of visits; Walmart Neighborhood Market is third with 6.1%.

New Hampshire Grocery Shopping Statistics

New Hampshire households spent an estimated $5.108 billion on groceries in 2025, and Market Basket was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in New Hampshire averaged $8,661 per household ($3,609 per capita).
• Shoppers in New Hampshire spent $3.362 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• New Hampshire households spend 2.4% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 3.6% of New Hampshire grocery spending; dairy products represent 2.6%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Market Basket represent 37.4% of grocery store visits in New Hampshire.
• Hannaford is New Hampshire’s second-most popular grocery store with 29.1% of visits; Shaw’s Supermarket is third with 14.1%.

New Jersey Grocery Shopping Statistics

New Jersey households spent an estimated $27.610 billion on groceries in 2025, and ShopRite was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in New Jersey averaged $7,605 per household ($2,892 per capita).
• Shoppers in New Jersey spent $18.175 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• New Jersey households spend 9.9% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 13.2% of New Jersey grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.6%.
• As of May 2026, trips to ShopRite represent 42.5% of grocery store visits in New Jersey.
• ACME Markets is New Jersey’s second-most popular grocery store with 10.1% of visits; Aldi is third with 7.1%.

New Mexico Grocery Shopping Statistics

New Mexico households spent an estimated $5.105 billion on groceries in 2025, and Albertsons was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in New Mexico averaged $5,860 per household ($2,402 per capita).
• Shoppers in New Mexico spent $3.360 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• New Mexico households spend 10.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 9.1% of New Mexico grocery spending; dairy products represent 6.7%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Albertsons represent 30.0% of grocery store visits in New Mexico.
• Smith’s is New Mexico’s second-most popular grocery store with 26.6% of visits; Walmart Neighborhood Market is third with 10.5%.

New York Grocery Shopping Statistics

New York households spent an estimated $49.094 billion on groceries in 2025, and Wegmans was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in New York averaged $6,013 per household ($2,454 per capita).
• Shoppers in New York spent $32.316 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• New York households spend 10.1% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 12.5% of New York grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.9%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Wegmans represent 13.2% of grocery store visits in New York.
• Stop & Shop is New York’s second-most popular grocery store with 10.7% of visits; Tops Friendly Market is third with 10.5%.

North Carolina Grocery Shopping Statistics

North Carolina households spent an estimated $26.847 billion on groceries in 2025, and Food Lion Grocery Store was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in North Carolina averaged $5,730 per household ($2,397 per capita).
• Shoppers in North Carolina spent $17.672 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• North Carolina households spend 9.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 10.4% of North Carolina grocery spending; dairy products represent 7.3%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Food Lion Grocery Store represent 41.2% of grocery store visits in North Carolina.
• Harris Teeter is North Carolina’s second-most popular grocery store with 15.4% of visits; Ingles is third with 6.8%.

North Dakota Grocery Shopping Statistics

North Dakota households spent an estimated $2.192 billion on groceries in 2025, and Cash Wise Foods was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in North Dakota averaged $6,006 per household ($2,743 per capita).
• Shoppers in North Dakota spent $1.443 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• North Dakota households spend 11.5% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 10.5% of North Dakota grocery spending; dairy products represent 10.4%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Cash Wise Foods represent 49.5% of grocery store visits in North Dakota.
• Family Fare is North Dakota’s second-most popular grocery store with 31.9% of visits; Aldi is third with 10.1%.

Ohio Grocery Shopping Statistics

Ohio households spent an estimated $30.285 billion on groceries in 2025, and Kroger was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Ohio averaged $5,980 per household ($2,545 per capita).
• Shoppers in Ohio spent $19.935 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Ohio households spend 10.2% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 10.4% of Ohio grocery spending; dairy products represent 9.5%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Kroger represent 39.5% of grocery store visits in Ohio.
• Meijer is Ohio’s second-most popular grocery store with 15.8% of visits; Giant Eagle Supermarket is third with 11.4%.

Oklahoma Grocery Shopping Statistics

Oklahoma households spent an estimated $6.110 billion on groceries in 2025, and Walmart Neighborhood Market was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Oklahoma averaged $3,675 per household ($1,482 per capita).
• Shoppers in Oklahoma spent $4.022 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Oklahoma households spend 13.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 9.8% of Oklahoma grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.7%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Walmart Neighborhood Market represent 31.7% of grocery store visits in Oklahoma.
• Crest Fresh Market is Oklahoma’s second-most popular grocery store with 10.4% of visits; Reasor’s is third with 10.4%.

Oregon Grocery Shopping Statistics

Oregon households spent an estimated $12.493 billion on groceries in 2025, and Safeway was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Oregon averaged $6,987 per household ($2,923 per capita).
• Shoppers in Oregon spent $8.223 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Oregon households spend 8.4% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 11.4% of Oregon grocery spending; dairy products represent 7.8%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Safeway represent 28.6% of grocery store visits in Oregon.
• Fred Meyer is Oregon’s second-most popular grocery store with 26.0% of visits; WinCo Foods is third with 13.8%.

Pennsylvania Grocery Shopping Statistics

Pennsylvania households spent an estimated $38.258 billion on groceries in 2025, and Giant Food Store was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Pennsylvania averaged $6,914 per household ($2,930 per capita).
• Shoppers in Pennsylvania spent $25.184 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Pennsylvania households spend 10.2% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 10.5% of Pennsylvania grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.8%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Giant Food Store represent 23.1% of grocery store visits in Pennsylvania.
• Weis Market is Pennsylvania’s second-most popular grocery store with 11.7% of visits; Aldi is third with 10.7%.

Rhode Island Grocery Shopping Statistics

Rhode Island households spent an estimated $2.700 billion on groceries in 2025, and Stop & Shop was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Rhode Island averaged $5,766 per household ($2,423 per capita).
• Shoppers in Rhode Island spent $1.777 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Rhode Island households spend 10.2% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 13.1% of Rhode Island grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.0%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Stop & Shop represent 39.2% of grocery store visits in Rhode Island.
• Shaw’s Supermarket is Rhode Island’s second-most popular grocery store with 15.6% of visits; Dave’s Marketplace is third with 15.0%.

South Carolina Grocery Shopping Statistics

South Carolina households spent an estimated $14.148 billion on groceries in 2025, and Food Lion Grocery Store was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in South Carolina averaged $6,096 per household ($2,540 per capita).
• Shoppers in South Carolina spent $9.313 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• South Carolina households spend 11.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 8.7% of South Carolina grocery spending; dairy products represent 7.1%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Food Lion Grocery Store represent 29.9% of grocery store visits in South Carolina.
• Publix is South Carolina’s second-most popular grocery store with 19.3% of visits; Harris Teeter is third with 7.5%.

South Dakota Grocery Shopping Statistics

South Dakota households spent an estimated $2.146 billion on groceries in 2025, and Hy-Vee was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in South Dakota averaged $5,348 per household ($2,295 per capita).
• Shoppers in South Dakota spent $1.413 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• South Dakota households spend 9.4% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 8.8% of South Dakota grocery spending; dairy products represent 9.1%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Hy-Vee represent 56.9% of grocery store visits in South Dakota.
• Safeway is South Dakota’s second-most popular grocery store with 13.1% of visits; Aldi is third with 10.4%.

Tennessee Grocery Shopping Statistics

Tennessee households spent an estimated $19.377 billion on groceries in 2025, and Kroger was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Tennessee averaged $6,410 per household ($2,649 per capita).
• Shoppers in Tennessee spent $12.755 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Tennessee households spend 12.6% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 8.2% of Tennessee grocery spending; dairy products represent 12.9%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Kroger represent 34.1% of grocery store visits in Tennessee.
• Food City is Tennessee’s second-most popular grocery store with 17.7% of visits; Publix is third with 14.3%.

Texas Grocery Shopping Statistics

Texas households spent an estimated $85.337 billion on groceries in 2025, and H-E-B was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Texas averaged $7,212 per household ($2,691 per capita).
• Shoppers in Texas spent $56.173 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Texas households spend 11.0% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 10.6% of Texas grocery spending; dairy products represent 7.1%.
• As of May 2026, trips to H-E-B represent 42.4% of grocery store visits in Texas.
• Kroger is Texas’s second-most popular grocery store with 13.3% of visits; Walmart Neighborhood Market is third with 6.1%.

Utah Grocery Shopping Statistics

Utah households spent an estimated $9.203 billion on groceries in 2025, and Smith’s was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Utah averaged $7,568 per household ($2,601 per capita).
• Shoppers in Utah spent $6.058 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Utah households spend 6.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 9.7% of Utah grocery spending; dairy products represent 7.4%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Smith’s represent 48.9% of grocery store visits in Utah.
• Harmons Grocery is Utah’s second-most popular grocery store with 11.8% of visits; Macey’s is third with 10.7%.

Vermont Grocery Shopping Statistics

Vermont households spent an estimated $1.656 billion on groceries in 2025, and Hannaford was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Vermont averaged $5,600 per household ($2,569 per capita).
• Shoppers in Vermont spent $1.090 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Vermont households spend 8.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 10.0% of Vermont grocery spending; dairy products represent 10.0%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Hannaford represent 41.9% of grocery store visits in Vermont.
• Shaw’s Supermarket is Vermont’s second-most popular grocery store with 31.3% of visits; Price Chopper (Golub) is third with 11.3%.

Virginia Grocery Shopping Statistics

Virginia households spent an estimated $22.967 billion on groceries in 2025, and Food Lion Grocery Store was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Virginia averaged $6,440 per household ($2,586 per capita).
• Shoppers in Virginia spent $15.118 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Virginia households spend 10.2% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 12.0% of Virginia grocery spending; dairy products represent 8.6%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Food Lion Grocery Store represent 30.7% of grocery store visits in Virginia.
• Kroger is Virginia’s second-most popular grocery store with 12.3% of visits; Giant is third with 7.8%.

Washington Grocery Shopping Statistics

Washington households spent an estimated $30.600 billion on groceries in 2025, and Safeway was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Washington averaged $9,408 per household ($3,824 per capita).
• Shoppers in Washington spent $20.142 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Washington households spend an estimated 8.4% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 13.1% of Washington grocery spending; dairy products represent 6.1%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Safeway represent 36.9% of grocery store visits in Washington.
• Fred Meyer is Washington’s second-most popular grocery store with 18.2% of visits; WinCo Foods is third with 9.7%.

West Virginia Grocery Shopping Statistics

West Virginia households spent an estimated $3.509 billion on groceries in 2025, and Kroger was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in West Virginia averaged $4,610 per household ($1,987 per capita).
• Shoppers in West Virginia spent $2.310 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• West Virginia households spend 17.1% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 8.7% of West Virginia grocery spending; dairy products represent 13.4%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Kroger represent 46.3% of grocery store visits in West Virginia.
• Food Lion Grocery Store is West Virginia’s second-most popular grocery store with 12.4% of visits; Aldi is third with 7.4%.

Wisconsin Grocery Shopping Statistics

Wisconsin households spent an estimated $14.634 billion on groceries in 2025, and Pick ‘n Save was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Wisconsin averaged $5,611 per household ($2,450 per capita).
• Shoppers in Wisconsin spent $9.633 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Wisconsin households spend 11.2% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 11.6% of Wisconsin grocery spending; dairy products represent 9.6%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Pick ‘n Save represent 22.2% of grocery store visits in Wisconsin.
• Aldi is Wisconsin’s second-most popular grocery store with 12.6% of visits; Woodman’s Market is third with 12.3%.

Wyoming Grocery Shopping Statistics

Wyoming households spent an estimated $1.759 billion on groceries in 2025, and Albertsons was the most popular grocery store.

• Grocery spending in Wyoming averaged $6,690 per household ($2,987 per capita).
• Shoppers in Wyoming spent $1.158 billion at traditional grocery stores.
• Wyoming households spend an estimated 10.7% of their grocery budget on meat products.
• Fresh produce represents 7.0% of Wyoming grocery spending; dairy products represent 7.1%.
• As of May 2026, trips to Albertsons represent 34.7% of grocery store visits in Wyoming.
• Smith’s is Wyoming’s second-most popular grocery store with 25.0% of visits; Safeway is third with 16.1%.

These data and insights were compiled by the Capital One Shopping team based on publicly available data.

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