Number of U.S. digital nomads 2019-2024

Digital nomads generally combine remote work and travel for various reasons and lengths of time. Passionate about traveling and new adventures, they know how to make the most of new technologies and only need an internet connection to work from anywhere in the world. According to the source, the number of digital nomads in the United States continuously increased over the last three years and reached 18.1 million as of mid-2024.

Remote work trends

Remote work has staying power, as its flexibility is appreciated by a significant part of the working population. This is reflected in the number of Americans aspiring to be digital nomads. In 2024, around 66 million people from the U.S. expressed interest in working as a digital nomad.

Who are the U.S. digital nomads?

Given their connectedness, their thirst for discovery, and their increased mobility, it is not surprising that U.S. digital nomads were mostly represented by the generation of millennials in 2024. When looking at the job status of U.S. digital nomads that same year, a survey revealed that around 10.2 million held traditional jobs, while 7.9 million were independent workers.