How Many Shop on an Average Day?
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Percentage of Americans aged 15 or older who participated in selected primary activities on an average day in 2015...
79.9% watched television
56.9% prepared food
42.1% worked
40.4% shopped for consumer goods
36.3% did housework
20.7% cared for household children
20.4% participated in sports, exercise, or recreation
17.0% took care of pets or animals
13.6% talked on the telephone
9.9% participated in religious activities
9.8% cared for lawn or garden
6.5% volunteered
5.9% managed household and personal email
5.7% managed household and personal mail
5.0% attended a class
3.6% visited a medical provider
1.3% searched for a job
Note: A primary activity is an individual's main activity.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, American Time Use Survey—2015 Results







