Dinner facts & stats

Question 1

What was the average price per pound of a frozen turkey in the 2025 Thanksgiving survey?

Accepted Answer

$1.34 per pound. A 16-pound bird averaged $21.50, down more than 16% from 2024.

Question 2

On an average day in 2025, how much time did Americans spend eating and drinking as a main activity?

Accepted Answer

1.21 hours. Nearly everyone — 96.9% of people — spent some time eating and drinking on a given day.

Question 3

What share of Americans do some food preparation or kitchen cleanup on an average day?

Accepted Answer

65.2%. The share was 72.2% for women and 57.9% for men.

Question 4

How much longer did Americans spend eating and drinking on weekends and holidays than on weekdays in 2024?

Accepted Answer

81.6 vs. 70.8 minutes. Over the past decade, the daily average has risen by about 4.2 minutes.

Question 5

In the Middle Ages, when did most people eat their 'dinner'?

Accepted Answer

Around midday. With no electricity, cooking in the evening wasn't practical. Dinner moved later as artificial lighting spread.

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