of U.S. adults drank coffee in the past day
Coffee led every other beverage measured in the Spring 2026 survey, including bottled water, tea, juice, and soda.
Source: National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends, June 2026DIAMOND GRIND COFFEE CO.
U.S. COFFEE
STATISTICS: 2026
Current facts on how Americans drink coffee, what they choose, and the industry behind every cup.Last updated September 18, 2026THE QUICK READ
COFFEE IS STILL
AMERICA'S GO-TO.
From the first pot at home to the specialty coffee people pick up on the way to work, coffee remains part of the daily rhythm for millions of Americans. This page gathers the latest reliable U.S. coffee figures in one place, with a named source and date beside every number.
The numbers below are useful context for coffee drinkers, writers, and anyone looking for a clear picture of the U.S. coffee market. We update this page when the sources publish meaningful new data.
HOW AMERICANS DRINK COFFEE
THE DAILY CUP.
average cups per day for coffee drinkers
The Spring 2026 report puts the average just under three cups a day among Americans who drank coffee in the past day.
Source: National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends, June 2026of past-day drinkers had coffee at home
At-home coffee drinking reached its highest level since 2012 in the Spring 2026 report.
Source: National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends, June 2026SPECIALTY COFFEE
MORE ROOM FOR
A BETTER CUP.
of U.S. adults had specialty coffee in the past day
That maintained the record high set in 2025 and was above traditional coffee's 42% past-day figure.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2026 Specialty Coffee Report, June 2, 2026of adults ages 25 to 39 had specialty coffee in the past week
The National Coffee Association identified this as the highest share of any age group in its 2026 specialty report.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2026 Specialty Coffee Report, June 2, 2026of past-day specialty drinkers had hot coffee
Cold coffee was also part of the mix: 60% of past-day specialty drinkers reported having it.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2026 Specialty Coffee Report, June 2, 2026THE COFFEE ECONOMY
BIG NUMBERS.
REAL PEOPLE.
U.S. coffee industry economic impact in 2022
The National Coffee Association's economic-impact report says the figure was up 52.4% from 2015.
Source: National Coffee Association, U.S. Coffee Economic Impact Report, 2023 report using 2022 economic dataU.S. jobs supported by the coffee industry
The same report estimates that coffee supports more than 2.2 million jobs and more than $100 billion in annual wages.
Source: National Coffee Association, U.S. Coffee Economic Impact Report, 2023 report using 2022 economic dataWHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR CUP
FRESH COFFEE HAS
A PLACE IN THE ROUTINE.
Most coffee drinkers are making at least some of their coffee at home, while specialty coffee continues to hold attention across younger adults and every kind of schedule. That is why the details matter: the coffee you choose, how fresh it is when it reaches you, and whether it fits the way you actually drink it.
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WHERE THESE
NUMBERS COME FROM.
Every figure on this page comes from a named industry source. Consumption figures use the National Coffee Association's nationally representative U.S. consumer research. Economic figures use the association's 2023 report, which measures 2022 activity.
- National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends, June 2026
- National Coffee Association, 2026 Specialty Coffee Report, June 2, 2026
- National Coffee Association, U.S. Coffee Economic Impact Report, 2023 report using 2022 economic data
CITE THIS PAGE
Diamond Grind Coffee Co. (2026). U.S. Coffee Statistics: 2026 Trends and Facts. Updated September 18, 2026. https://diamondgrindcoffee.com/coffee-statistics
Use the linked source beside each statistic when you need the original report.