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THE QUICK READ
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
Coffee led every other beverage measured in the latest National Coffee Data Trends survey, including tap and bottled water.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Fall Report highlights, September 15, 2026Home remains the centre of the coffee routine, even as more people return to coffee prepared away from home.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Fall Report highlights, September 15, 2026That is the highest out-of-home figure in the survey since January 2020.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Fall Report highlights, September 15, 2026SPECIALTY COFFEE
More adults reported specialty coffee than traditional coffee in the Fall 2026 survey, a new record for specialty coffee.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Fall Report highlights, September 15, 2026Lattes, cappuccinos, espresso, and similar drinks reached a record high, up 17.5% from 2022.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Fall Report highlights, September 15, 2026The summer survey also found 71% had hot coffee, showing that cold coffee has a meaningful place alongside the daily hot cup.
Source: National Coffee Association, 2026 National Coffee Data Trends Fall Report highlights, September 15, 2026THE COFFEE ECONOMY
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 dataThe 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
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.
SHOP FRESH COFFEE ›METHODOLOGY & SOURCES
Every figure on this page comes from a named industry source. The Fall 2026 consumption figures are from National Coffee Association research conducted by Dig Insights from June 8 through June 24, 2026, with a nationally representative sample of 1,882 U.S. adults. Economic figures use the association's 2023 report, which measures 2022 activity.
Diamond Grind Coffee Co. (2026). U.S. Coffee Statistics: 2026 Trends and Facts. Updated October 19, 2026. https://diamondgrindcoffee.com/coffee-statistics
Use the linked source beside each statistic when you need the original report.