Pet Spending Statistics

Last updated: November 22, 2024

Highlights. Americans will spend a total of $150.6 billion on their pets by the end of 2024; according to projections, U.S. pet spending will total almost $200 billion in 2030.

  • Global pet product sales are expected to total $341 billion in 2024; projections show a market value of up to $500 billion in 2030.
  • American pet food spending for 2024 will total $66.9 billion.
  • The average American pet owner spent $1,960 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • The average pet dog costs $143 per month in 2024; cat ownership costs $90.50 per month, per cat.
  • 62.4% of American households own pets; among pet owners, 66.8% own dogs.

Bar Graph: United States Pet Industry Revenue in billions from 2016 ($66.8) to 2023 ($147) according to the Insurance Information Institute with projections from 2024 ($151) according to the American Pet Products Association to 2030 ($200) according to Bloomberg

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Pet Spending Statistics

The United States represents the world’s largest market for pet products.

  • U.S. pet spending will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.85% until 2030 according to projections.
  • Compared to 2019, U.S pet spending is up 55.1%, with a CAGR of 9.17%.
  • Global pet spending will grow at a CAGR of 6.58% between 2024 and 2030.
  • Americans spent $38.3 billion on care and products from veterinary services in 2023.
  • 2024 estimates show a 2.09% growth in spending on vet care and products to $39.1 billion.
  • In 2023, Americans spent $32.0 billion on supplies, live animals*, and over-the-counter (OTC) medicine as well as live animals.
  • Estimates for 2024 indicate spending on supplies, live animals, and OTC medicine will remain constant ($32.0 billion.)  
  • Other services, including boarding, grooming, insurance, training, pet sitting, etc., cost Americans $12.3 billion in 2023.
  • In 2024, American spending on other pet-related services will increase 2.44% to $12.6 billion.

*Live animals may include pets as well as food for carnivorous pets.

Typical Pet Expenses in 2024
Expense Dog Cat
Surgical vet $484 $238
Food $363 $307
Routine vet visit $256 $203
Kennel boarding $323 $108
Food and treats $104 $80
Vitamins $79 $60
Toys $70 $50
Grooming supplies (including prof. groomer visits) $38 $40

Online Pet Spending Statistics

eCommerce is a growing segment of the pet industry market.

  • In 2024, U.S. pet owners will spend $28.5 billion buying pet food and supplies online, up 2.60% year-over-year (YoY).
  • Projections indicate that U.S. e-commerce in the consumer pet industry will grow to $60 billion by 2030.
  • The e-commerce market share was 22% in 2023 and will expand with a CAGR of 4.53% until 2030.
  • Projections indicate that, by 2030, the e-commerce market share of U.S. pet expenditures will be approximately 30%.
  • In the U.S., 1,861 online businesses sell pet food and supplies.

Grouped Bar Graph: U.S. Pet Market Segment Revenue in billions USD from 2022, 2023, and 2024 according to the American Pet Products Association and Statista

Pet Food Spending Statistics

The pet products industry is dominated by food and treats.

  • In 2023, Americans spent $64.4 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Projections indicate that in 2024, spending on pet food and treats in the U.S. will grow 3.88%. 
  • The global pet food market is worth an estimated $94.5 billion in 2024.
  • Revenue from snacks and treats represents $40.5 billion (42.9%) of the global pet food market.
  • Projections indicate that in 2030, the pet food market will be worth $135 billion.

Bar Graph: Average Pet Expenses 2024 among cats and dogs according to the American Pet Products Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and the U.S. Census Bureau

Pet Insurance Sales Statistics

Dog owners are more likely to purchase pet insurance than cat owners.

  • Pet insurance premiums in the U.S. totaled $3.913 billion in 2023, up 21.6% YoY.
  • Americans have purchased pet insurance for 6.25 million household pets.
  • Policies for dogs represent 86.5% of U.S. pet insurance premium dollars.
  • While dogs are more likely to be insured, the value of insurance for cats grew at a 25.8% faster rate in 2023 and a 76.1% faster rate in 2022.

Pie Chart: Leading U.S. Pet Food Companies' 2023 Market Share according to Statista

Pet Spending Demographics

A consumer who spends over $1,000 on their pet(s) in one year is most likely to be a rural homeowner living with a spouse and a mortgage.

  • The average American household spent $876 on pets in 2023, equivalent to 1.00% of the average household income after taxes.
  • Homeowning households are responsible for 77.3% of consumer spending on pets in the U.S.
  • The average Midwestern household spends 32.4% more on pets than the U.S. household average.
  • Rural households spent an average of $1,141 on their pets in 2023.
  • The average married couple with no children spends $1,084 on their pets in a year.

Grouped Bar Graph: Average Dog vs. Cat Expenses 2024 according to the American Pet Products Association

Pet Spending by Age

Middle-aged and older Americans are likely to spend more on pets, with a drop-off at age 75.

  • Consumers born between 1965 and 1980 (often referred to collectively as “Generation X”) spent the most per household on pets in 2023 at $943.
  • Pet owners born between 1946 and 1964 (often referred to collectively as “Baby Boomers”) are more likely to spend on pets, averaging $935 per household in 2023.
  • Shoppers born between 1981 and 1996 (often called “Millennials”) spend $886.
  • Generation Z (born between 1981 and 1996) spend an average of $712 per household. 
  • Spending is lowest among households where the main consumer was born in 1945 or earlier ($516).
  • Most pet store revenue (37.2%) comes from consumers aged 25 to 44 years.
  • Consumers aged 45 to 64 years are responsible for 37.1% of pet store revenue.
  • Pet stores get 8.1% of revenue from consumers under the age of 25 and 17.6% of revenue from consumers 65 years and older.

Grouped Bar Graph: Number of U.S. Households with Pets in millions of dogs and cats from 2011-12 to 2024 according to the Insurance Information Institute and the American Pet Products Association

Pet Industry Statistics

Pet products and services are among the fastest-growing industries in the United States.

  • U.S. pet stores will net a total of $28.8 billion in 2024, up 0.7% from 2023.
  • 166,000 Americans work in over 17,480 pet stores nationwide.
  • Petsmart, Inc. is the nation’s largest pet store; its 2024 revenue will total over $6.67 million.

National Map: Pet Ownership by State according to Wise Voter

Pet Spending Statistics by State

In most states, over 50% of pet owners have dogs.

  • The average pet-owning household in Massachusetts spends more on their pet(s) than the average household in any other state ($4,596).
  • Idaho pet-owning households are the most likely to have dogs; 83.8% of Idaho pet owners have dogs.
  • Wyoming residents are more likely to own pets than residents in any other state; 71.8% of Wyoming households own pets.
  • Pet owners in New Hampshire are more likely to own cats than pet owners in any other state; there are 163 cats for every 100 dogs in New Hampshire.

National Map: Pet Dog-to-Cat Ratio according to Wise Voter

Alabama Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Alabama spent an estimated $735 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Alabama spent approximately $599 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Alabama pet owners spent an estimated $322 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Alabama pet owners approximately $160 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Alabama pet owners will spend $753 million. 
  • 59.8% of Alabama households are pet-owning; 47.4% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.459 million pet dogs and 1.185 million pet cats live in Alabama.

Alaska Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Alaska spent an estimated $441 million on their pets in 2023.

  • Alaska pet owners spent an estimated $193 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Alaska pet owners approximately $96.0 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Alaska pet owners will spend $452 million.
  • An estimated 189,000 pet dogs and 160,000 pet cats live in Alaska.

Arizona Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Arizona spent an estimated $2.79 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Arizona spent approximately $1,657 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Arizona pet owners spent an estimated $1.22 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Arizona pet owners approximately $608 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Arizona pet owners will spend $2.86 billion.
  • 58.0% of Arizona households are pet-owning; 43.0% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.875 million pet dogs and 1.680 million pet cats live in Arizona.

Arkansas Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Arkansas spent an estimated $441 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Arkansas spent approximately $518 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Arkansas pet owners spent an estimated $193 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Arkansas pet owners approximately $96.0 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Arkansas pet owners will spend $452 million.
  • 69.0% of Arkansas households are pet-owning; 51.6% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 954,200 pet dogs and 712,400 pet cats live in Arkansas.

California Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in California spent an estimated $26.9 billion on their pet(s) in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in California spent approximately $3,433 on their pets in 2023.
  • California pet owners spent an estimated $11.8 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost California pet owners approximately $5.86 billion in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate California pet owners will spend $27.6 billion.
  • 57.2% of California households are pet-owning; 40.1% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 8.240 million pet dogs and 7.916 million pet cats live in California.

Colorado Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Colorado spent an estimated $4.26 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Colorado spent approximately $2,713 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Colorado pet owners spent an estimated $1.87 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Colorado pet owners approximately $928 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Colorado pet owners will spend $4.37 billion.
  • 64.7% of Colorado households are pet-owning; 47.2% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.719 million pet dogs and 1.403 million pet cats live in Colorado.

Connecticut Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Connecticut spent an estimated $2.79 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Connecticut spent approximately $3,879 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Connecticut pet owners spent an estimated $1.22 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Connecticut pet owners approximately $608 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Connecticut pet owners will spend $2.86 billion.
  • 49.9% of Connecticut households are pet-owning; 24.0% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 519,500 pet dogs and 833,700 pet cats live in Connecticut.

Delaware Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Delaware spent an estimated $441 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Delaware spent approximately $1,848 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Delaware pet owners spent an estimated $193 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Delaware pet owners approximately $96.0 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Delaware pet owners will spend $452 million.
  • 57.9% of Delaware households are pet-owning; 42.2% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 260,800 pet dogs and 238,100 pet cats live in Delaware.

D.C. Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in the District of Columbia spent an estimated $588 million on their pets in 2023.

  • D.C. pet owners spent an estimated $258 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost D.C. pet owners approximately $128 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate D.C. pet owners will spend $602 million.
  • An estimated 228,400 pet dogs and 193,400 pet cats live in D.C.

Florida Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Florida spent an estimated $9.11 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Florida spent approximately $1,815 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Florida pet owners spent an estimated $3.99 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Florida pet owners approximately $1.98 billion in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Florida pet owners will spend $9.34 billion.
  • 56.0% of Florida households are pet-owning; 39.8% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 5.353 million pet dogs and 5.181 million pet cats live in Florida.

Georgia Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Georgia spent an estimated $3.23 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Georgia spent approximately $1,525 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Georgia pet owners spent an estimated $1.42 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Georgia pet owners approximately $704 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Georgia pet owners will spend $3.31 billion.
  • 51.1% of Georgia households are pet-owning; 36.7% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 2.285 million pet dogs and 2.398 million pet cats live in Georgia.

Hawaii Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Hawaii spent an estimated $882 million on their pets in 2023.

  • Hawaii pet owners spent an estimated $386 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Hawaii pet owners approximately $192 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Hawaii pet owners will spend $904 million.
  • An estimated 337,100 pet dogs and 285,400 pet cats live in Hawaii.

Idaho Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Idaho spent an estimated $588 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Idaho spent approximately $1,147 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Idaho pet owners spent an estimated $258 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Idaho pet owners approximately $128 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Idaho pet owners will spend $602 million.
  • 69.9% of Idaho households are pet-owning; 58.3% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 641,200 pet dogs and 423,700 pet cats live in Idaho.

Illinois Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Illinois spent an estimated $4.70 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Illinois spent approximately $1,909 on their pets in 2023.
  • Illinois pet owners spent an estimated $2.06 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Illinois pet owners approximately $1.02 billion in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Illinois pet owners will spend $4.82 billion.
  • 48.6% of Illinois households are pet-owning; 31.0% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 2.358 million pet dogs and 2.930 million pet cats live in Illinois.

Indiana Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Indiana spent an estimated $1.76 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Indiana spent approximately $925 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Indiana pet owners spent an estimated $773 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Indiana pet owners approximately $384 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Indiana pet owners will spend $1.81 billion.
  • 69.2% of Indiana households are pet-owning; 49.4% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 2.041 million pet dogs and 1.592 million pet cats live in Indiana.

Iowa Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Iowa spent an estimated $735 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Iowa spent approximately $925 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Iowa pet owners spent an estimated $322 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Iowa pet owners approximately $160 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Iowa pet owners will spend $753 million.
  • 59.4% of Iowa households are pet-owning; 36.3% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 728,100 pet dogs and 772,700 pet cats live in Iowa.

Kansas Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Kansas spent an estimated $588 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Kansas spent approximately $788 on their pets in 2023.
  • Kansas pet owners spent an estimated $258 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Kansas pet owners approximately $128 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Kansas pet owners will spend $602 million.
  • 62.8% of Kansas households are pet-owning; 43.1% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 768,300 pet dogs and 686,600 pet cats live in Kansas.

Kentucky Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Kentucky spent an estimated $882 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Kentucky spent approximately $742 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Kentucky pet owners spent an estimated $386 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Kentucky pet owners approximately $192 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Kentucky pet owners will spend $904 million.
  • 64.1% of Kentucky households are pet-owning; 46.5% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.293 million pet dogs and 1.071 million pet cats live in Kentucky.

Louisiana Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Louisiana spent an estimated $882 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Louisiana spent approximately $884 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Louisiana pet owners spent an estimated $386 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Louisiana pet owners approximately $192 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Louisiana pet owners will spend $904 million.
  • 54.4% of Louisiana households are pet-owning; 38.3% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.054 million pet dogs and 1.060 million pet cats live in Louisiana.

Maine Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Maine spent an estimated $882 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Maine spent approximately $2,255 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Maine pet owners spent an estimated $386 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Maine pet owners approximately $192 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Maine pet owners will spend $904 million.
  • 63.5% of Maine households are pet-owning; 35.9% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 331,800 pet dogs and 356,000 pet cats live in Maine.

Maryland Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Maryland spent an estimated $3.09 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Maryland spent approximately $2,664 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Maryland pet owners spent an estimated $1.35 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Maryland pet owners approximately $672 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Maryland pet owners will spend $3.16.
  • 48.6% of Maryland households are pet-owning; 30.2% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.080 million pet dogs and 1.378 million pet cats live in Maryland.

Massachusetts Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Massachusetts spent an estimated $6.32 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Massachusetts spent approximately $4,596 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Massachusetts pet owners spent an estimated $2.77 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Massachusetts pet owners approximately $1.38 billion in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Massachusetts pet owners will spend $6.48 billion.
  • 49.1% of Massachusetts households are pet-owning; 28.9% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.214 million pet dogs and 1.618 million pet cats live in Massachusetts.

Michigan Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Michigan spent an estimated $2.79 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Michigan spent approximately $1,090 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Michigan pet owners spent an estimated $1.22 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Michigan pet owners approximately $608 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Michigan pet owners will spend $2.86 billion.
  • 62.4% of Michigan households are pet-owning; 41.9% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 2.582 million pet dogs and 2.373 million pet cats live in Michigan.

Minnesota Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Minnesota spent an estimated $1.91 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Minnesota spent approximately $1,509 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Minnesota pet owners spent an estimated $837 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Minnesota pet owners approximately $416 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Minnesota pet owners will spend $1.96 billion.
  • 54.0% of Minnesota households are pet-owning; 35.5% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.248 million pet dogs and 1.355 pet cats live in Minnesota.

Mississippi Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Mississippi spent an estimated $294 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Mississippi spent approximately $385 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Mississippi pet owners spent an estimated $129 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Mississippi pet owners approximately $64.0 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Mississippi pet owners will spend $301 million.
  • 65.5% of Mississippi households are pet-owning; 51.0% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 892,500 pet dogs and 674,100 pet cats live in Mississippi.

Missouri Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Missouri spent an estimated $1.47 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Missouri spent approximately $906 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Missouri pet owners spent an estimated $644 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Missouri pet owners approximately $320 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Missouri pet owners will spend $1.51 billion.
  • 63.5% of Missouri households are pet-owning; 45.1% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.729 million pet dogs and 1.477 million pet cats live in Missouri.

Montana Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Montana spent an estimated $294 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Montana spent approximately $1,004 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Montana pet owners spent an estimated $129 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Montana pet owners approximately $64.0 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Montana pet owners will spend $301 million.
  • 61.9% of Montana households are pet-owning; 51.9% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 368,100 pet dogs and 273,200 pet cats live in Montana.

Nebraska Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Nebraska spent an estimated $441 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Nebraska spent approximately $771 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Nebraska pet owners spent an estimated $193 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Nebraska pet owners approximately $96.0 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Nebraska pet owners will spend $452 million.
  • 70.3% of Nebraska households are pet-owning; 47.1% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 575,000 pet dogs and 470,300 pet cats live in Nebraska.

Nevada Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Nevada spent an estimated $2.06 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Nevada spent approximately $3,153 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Nevada pet owners spent an estimated $902 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Nevada pet owners approximately $448 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Nevada pet owners will spend $2.11 billion.
  • 53.3% of Nevada households are pet-owning; 36.8% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 676,000 pet dogs and 707,600 pet cats live in Nevada.

New Hampshire Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in New Hampshire spent an estimated $1.32 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in New Hampshire spent approximately $4,485 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • New Hampshire pet owners spent an estimated $580 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost New Hampshire pet owners approximately $288 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate New Hampshire pet owners will spend $1.36 billion.
  • 51.8% of New Hampshire households are pet-owning; 23.7% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 202,500 pet dogs and 329,100 pet cats live in New Hampshire.

New Jersey Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in New Jersey spent an estimated $7.20 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in New Jersey spent approximately $4,295 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • New Jersey pet owners spent an estimated $3.16 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost New Jersey pet owners approximately $1.57 billion in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate New Jersey pet owners will spend $7.38 billion.
  • 47.4% of New Jersey households are pet-owning; 29.1% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.545 million pet dogs and 2.045 million pet cats live in New Jersey.

New Mexico Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in New Mexico spent an estimated $588 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in New Mexico spent approximately $1,142 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • New Mexico pet owners spent an estimated $258 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost New Mexico pet owners approximately $128 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate New Mexico pet owners will spend $602 billion.
  • 601% of New Mexico households are pet-owning; 39.4% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 506,200 pet dogs and 494,900 pet cats live in New Mexico.

New York Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in New York spent an estimated $11.0 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in New York spent approximately $2,841 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • New York pet owners spent an estimated $4.83 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost New York pet owners approximately $2.40 billion in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate New York pet owners will spend $11.3 billion.
  • 49.7% of New York households are pet-owning; 27.0% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 3.163 million pet dogs and 4.512 million pet cats live in New York.

North Carolina Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in North Carolina spent an estimated $3.97 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in North Carolina spent approximately $1,542 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • North Carolina pet owners spent an estimated $1.74 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost North Carolina pet owners approximately $864 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate North Carolina pet owners will spend $4.07 billion.
  • 58.6% of North Carolina households are pet-owning; 41.3% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 2.721 million pet dogs and 2.538 million pet cats live in North Carolina.

North Dakota Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in North Dakota spent an estimated $147 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in North Dakota spent approximately $683 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • North Dakota pet owners spent an estimated $64.4 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost North Dakota pet owners approximately $32.0 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate North Dakota pet owners will spend $151 million.
  • 63.7% of North Dakota households are pet-owning; 44.3% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 224,600 pet dogs and 195,300 pet cats live in North Dakota.

Ohio Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Ohio spent an estimated $3.38 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Ohio spent approximately $1,102 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Ohio pet owners spent an estimated $1.48 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Ohio pet owners approximately $736 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Ohio pet owners will spend $3.46 billion.
  • 62.4% of Ohio households are pet-owning; 37.9% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 2.795 million pet dogs and 2.841 million pet cats live in Ohio.

Oklahoma Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Oklahoma spent an estimated $588 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Oklahoma spent approximately $569 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Oklahoma pet owners spent an estimated $258 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Oklahoma pet owners approximately $128 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Oklahoma pet owners will spend $602 million.
  • 65.0% of Oklahoma households are pet-owning; 47.7% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.137 million pet dogs and 918,200 pet cats live in Oklahoma.

Oregon Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Oregon spent an estimated $2.50 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Oregon spent approximately $2,409 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Oregon pet owners spent an estimated $1.09 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Oregon pet owners approximately $544 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Oregon pet owners will spend $2.56 billion.
  • 59.2% of Oregon households are pet-owning; 37.8% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 993,400 pet dogs and 1.012 million pet cats live in Oregon.

Pennsylvania Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Pennsylvania spent an estimated $6.62 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Pennsylvania spent approximately $2,050 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Pennsylvania pet owners spent an estimated $2.90 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Pennsylvania pet owners approximately $1.44 billion in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Pennsylvania pet owners will spend $6.78 billion.
  • 60.6% of Pennsylvania households are pet-owning; 38.9% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 3.107 million pet dogs and 3.076 million pet cats live in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Rhode Island spent an estimated $882 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Rhode Island spent approximately $4,376 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Rhode Island pet owners spent an estimated $386 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Rhode Island pet owners approximately $192 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Rhode Island pet owners will spend $904 million.
  • 45.4% of Rhode Island households are pet-owning; 25.8% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 171,800 pet dogs and 256,500 pet cats live in Rhode Island.

South Carolina Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in South Carolina spent an estimated $1.76 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in South Carolina spent approximately $1,306 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • South Carolina pet owners spent an estimated $773 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost South Carolina pet owners approximately $384 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate South Carolina pet owners will spend $1.81 billion.
  • 62.0% of South Carolina households are pet-owning; 45.3% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.480 million pet dogs and 1.258 million pet cats live in South Carolina.

South Dakota Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in South Dakota spent an estimated $147 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in South Dakota spent approximately $837 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • South Dakota pet owners spent an estimated $64.4 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost South Dakota pet owners approximately $32.0 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate South Dakota pet owners will spend $151 million.
  • 46.4% of South Dakota households are pet-owning; 32.1% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 182,300 pet dogs and 218,700 pet cats live in South Dakota.

Tennessee Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Tennessee spent an estimated $1.76 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Texas spent approximately $990 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Tennessee pet owners spent an estimated $773 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Tennessee pet owners approximately $384 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Tennessee pet owners will spend $1.81 billion.
  • 61.7% of Tennessee households are pet-owning; 47.0% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 2.037 million pet dogs and 1.669 million pet cats live in Tennessee.

Texas Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Texas spent an estimated $8.38 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Texas spent approximately $1,279 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Texas pet owners spent an estimated $3.67 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Texas pet owners approximately $1.82 billion in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Texas pet owners will spend $8.58 billion.
  • 58.2% of Texas households are pet-owning; 43.4% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 7.331 million pet dogs and 6.506 million pet cats live in Texas.

Utah Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Utah spent an estimated $1.03 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Utah spent approximately $1,506 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Utah pet owners spent an estimated $451 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Utah pet owners approximately $224 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Utah pet owners will spend $1.05 billion.
  • 58.5% of Utah households are pet-owning; 36.2% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 634,000 pet dogs and 674,600 pet cats live in Utah.

Vermont Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Vermont spent an estimated $441 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Vermont spent approximately $2,253 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Vermont pet owners spent an estimated $193 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Vermont pet owners approximately $96.0 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Vermont pet owners will spend $452 million.
  • 70.0% of Vermont households are pet-owning; 28.3% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 118,700 pet dogs and 161,600 pet cats live in Vermont.

Virginia Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Virginia spent an estimated $4.41 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Virginia spent approximately $2,335 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Virginia pet owners spent an estimated $1.93 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Virginia pet owners approximately $960 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Virginia pet owners will spend $4.52 billion.
  • 55.5% of Virginia households are pet-owning; 35.6% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.817 million pet dogs and 1.966 million pet cats live in Virginia.

Washington Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Washington spent an estimated $5.73 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Washington spent approximately $2,948 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Washington pet owners spent an estimated $2.51 billion on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Washington pet owners approximately $1.25 billion in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Washington pet owners will spend $5.87 billion.
  • 62.7% of Washington households are pet-owning; 42.8% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.991 million pet dogs and 1.792 million pet cats live in Washington.

West Virginia Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in West Virginia spent an estimated $294 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in West Virginia spent approximately $559 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • West Virginia pet owners spent an estimated $129 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost West Virginia pet owners approximately $64.0 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate West Virginia pet owners will spend $301 million.
  • 70.7% of West Virginia households are pet-owning; 49.6% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 553,300 pet dogs and 429,700 pet cats live in West Virginia.

Wisconsin Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Wisconsin spent an estimated $1.91 billion on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Wisconsin spent approximately $1,298 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Wisconsin pet owners spent an estimated $837 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Wisconsin pet owners approximately $416 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Wisconsin pet owners will spend $1.96 billion.
  • 59.0% of Wisconsin households are pet-owning; 33.6% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 1.258 million pet dogs and 1.442 million pet cats live in Wisconsin.

Wyoming Pet Spending Statistics

Pet-owning households in Wyoming spent an estimated $147 million on their pets in 2023.

  • The average pet-owning household in Wyoming spent approximately $828 on their pet(s) in 2023.
  • Wyoming pet owners spent an estimated $64.4 million on pet food and treats.
  • Veterinary care and products cost Wyoming pet owners approximately $32.0 million in 2023.
  • Estimates for 2024 spending indicate Wyoming pet owners will spend $151 million.
  • 71.8% of Wyoming households are pet-owning; 36.0% of households own dogs.
  • An estimated 133,600 pet dogs and 142,900 pet cats live in Wyoming.

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

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