Updated October 13, 2026. Data: U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal consumption spending by state for 2025, released September 30, 2026. Next update: fall 2027.
Americans spent $563 per person on pets in 2025, with total spending up 4.1% from 2024. Among the states, spending per person was highest in Maine ($1,054), Colorado ($977) and Montana ($975) and lowest in New York ($387), Mississippi ($396) and Hawaii ($409). Pet sitters, groomers and trainers usually set up an entity before they take clients; see LLC cost by state.
This covers pet food, supplies, toys and services like grooming, boarding and training, plus vet care. It doesn’t include the cost of buying a pet.
Spending per person by state
Total spending grew fastest in New Hampshire (+9.0%), District of Columbia (+8.2%) and Vermont (+7.0%).
State-by-state table
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| State | Per person, 2025 | Per person, 2024 | Total change, 2024–25 | Total, 2025 | Share of all spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | $563 | $543 | +4.1% | $192.3B | 0.92% |
| Alabama | $456 | $440 | +4.2% | $2.37B | 0.94% |
| Alaska | $592 | $575 | +3.0% | $0.44B | 0.84% |
| Arizona | $748 | $731 | +3.3% | $5.71B | 1.28% |
| Arkansas | $466 | $450 | +4.1% | $1.45B | 0.97% |
| California | $494 | $477 | +3.4% | $19.43B | 0.70% |
| Colorado | $977 | $945 | +3.8% | $5.87B | 1.43% |
| Connecticut | $716 | $688 | +4.4% | $2.64B | 1.02% |
| Delaware | $482 | $469 | +3.7% | $0.51B | 0.76% |
| District of Columbia | $546 | $506 | +8.2% | $0.38B | 0.55% |
| Florida | $685 | $653 | +5.7% | $16.06B | 1.04% |
| Georgia | $495 | $488 | +2.5% | $5.60B | 0.90% |
| Hawaii | $409 | $399 | +2.4% | $0.59B | 0.64% |
| Idaho | $506 | $493 | +4.2% | $1.03B | 1.02% |
| Illinois | $465 | $461 | +1.1% | $5.92B | 0.73% |
| Indiana | $546 | $525 | +4.5% | $3.81B | 1.01% |
| Iowa | $569 | $541 | +5.4% | $1.84B | 1.11% |
| Kansas | $526 | $506 | +4.4% | $1.57B | 0.98% |
| Kentucky | $526 | $502 | +5.2% | $2.42B | 1.02% |
| Louisiana | $529 | $508 | +4.3% | $2.45B | 1.01% |
| Maine | $1,054 | $1,010 | +4.9% | $1.49B | 1.61% |
| Maryland | $507 | $489 | +4.1% | $3.18B | 0.83% |
| Massachusetts | $497 | $478 | +4.2% | $3.56B | 0.66% |
| Michigan | $577 | $568 | +2.0% | $5.85B | 1.01% |
| Minnesota | $491 | $471 | +4.9% | $2.87B | 0.80% |
| Mississippi | $396 | $379 | +4.7% | $1.17B | 0.86% |
| Missouri | $539 | $529 | +2.3% | $3.38B | 0.94% |
| Montana | $975 | $932 | +5.2% | $1.12B | 1.59% |
| Nebraska | $622 | $606 | +3.3% | $1.25B | 1.09% |
| Nevada | $623 | $609 | +3.2% | $2.04B | 1.07% |
| New Hampshire | $614 | $565 | +9.0% | $0.87B | 0.85% |
| New Jersey | $508 | $493 | +3.4% | $4.85B | 0.74% |
| New Mexico | $548 | $534 | +2.6% | $1.16B | 1.08% |
| New York | $387 | $377 | +2.6% | $7.75B | 0.56% |
| North Carolina | $614 | $589 | +5.6% | $6.88B | 1.10% |
| North Dakota | $566 | $548 | +4.1% | $0.45B | 0.93% |
| Ohio | $569 | $541 | +5.6% | $6.78B | 1.03% |
| Oklahoma | $566 | $549 | +3.8% | $2.34B | 1.18% |
| Oregon | $918 | $899 | +2.3% | $3.92B | 1.51% |
| Pennsylvania | $482 | $475 | +1.6% | $6.29B | 0.77% |
| Rhode Island | $517 | $498 | +4.1% | $0.58B | 0.85% |
| South Carolina | $640 | $613 | +5.9% | $3.56B | 1.19% |
| South Dakota | $633 | $601 | +6.2% | $0.59B | 1.11% |
| Tennessee | $492 | $487 | +1.8% | $3.60B | 0.92% |
| Texas | $545 | $524 | +5.4% | $17.29B | 0.98% |
| Utah | $583 | $554 | +6.2% | $2.06B | 1.07% |
| Vermont | $739 | $689 | +7.0% | $0.48B | 1.13% |
| Virginia | $728 | $685 | +6.9% | $6.46B | 1.20% |
| Washington | $713 | $680 | +5.7% | $5.70B | 1.09% |
| West Virginia | $500 | $489 | +2.3% | $0.88B | 0.95% |
| Wisconsin | $588 | $566 | +4.1% | $3.51B | 1.03% |
| Wyoming | $548 | $525 | +4.7% | $0.32B | 0.88% |
Why it matters for small businesses
- Pet businesses like grooming, dog walking, boarding and training do best where people spend the most per pet household. See what sole proprietors earn by state.
- Mobile services such as van-based grooming cut overhead and fit rural, high-spending states.
- Insurance matters. Caring for other people’s animals carries real risk, so most pet businesses carry liability coverage.
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About the data
- Source: U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal consumption spending by state and type of product (released September 30, 2026), category “Pets, pet products, and related services,” 2024 and 2025, in current dollars (not adjusted for inflation).
- Per person: total spending divided by the department’s own state population estimate for the same year.
- Where it’s counted: spending is assigned to the state where the buyer lives.
- Change compares total spending in 2025 with 2024, not adjusted for inflation.
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Source: StartBusinessByState, “Pet Spending by State: Where People Spend the Most on Pets (2025),” https://startbusinessbystate.com/pet-spending-by-state/ (updated October 13, 2026).
FAQ
How much do Americans spend on pets per person?
$563 per person in 2025, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.
Which state spends the most on pets?
Maine ($1,054 per person), followed by Colorado ($977) and Montana ($975).
Which state spends the least on pets?
New York ($387), then Mississippi ($396) and Hawaii ($409).
Is spending on pets rising?
Yes. Total U.S. spending rose 4.1% from 2024 to 2025 before inflation, fastest in New Hampshire (+9.0%).
Where is this data from?
The U.S. Commerce Department publishes household spending by state and type of product each fall.
Last updated October 13, 2026 by StartBusinessByState.