Thanksgiving 2024 By The Numbers
THANKSGIVING 2024 BY THE NUMBERS: 60+ FUN FACTS
How much do you know about Thanksgiving 2024 and how Americans observe this holiday? Did you know that in 2024:
- 87% of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving with 60% hosting. 24% say high costs could deter them from hosting next year. The average dinner includes nine guests and family (that’s two more than last year). $361 is the average amount spent on hosting a Thanksgiving Day dinner including, food, drinks, and decorations.
- 30% of Americans will travel for Thanksgiving. 18% will drive; 13% will fly.
- 68% of Americans will be serving turkey. 50% will serve mashed potatoes stuffing/dressing as a side dish. 41% will serve gravy.
- $1.2 billion will be spent on turkeys, alone, this year. Average cost of a 16 pound turkey is $17.71 this year compared with $28.82 last year.
- 23% of Americans choose pumpkin pie as their favorite. Pecan pie comes in second at 14% and apple pie comes in third at 12%.
- On average, 3,150-4,500 calories will be consumed by the average person. (Did you know it takes the average male 10 hours to burn off 4,500 calories?)
- 13% of Americans will order in or go out for Thanksgiving. 20% of people will take part in a Friendsgiving gathering.
- Americans are most thankful for family (41%); health comes in second (33%).
For more information about how Americans observe Thanksgiving, favorite Thanksgiving Day dishes, Thanksgiving Day football and parade traditions, Thanksgiving shopping trends, what Americans say they are thankful for, and more, check out the full 2024 Thanksgiving By The Numbers article from WalletHub, which provides 60+ fun facts about Thanksgiving.
These Thanksgiving 2024 fun facts are provided by Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty, Charlotte region residential real estate expert. I’ve been helping Greater Charlotte home buyers and sellers open new doors since 1999.
If you’re considering purchasing or selling a home in the Charlotte region this Thanksgiving season I’d love an opportunity to earn your business, exceed your expectations, and to show you why experience matters and how:
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