Breakdown of U.S. back to school expenditure by category 2023

Published by
D. Tighe,
Jul 27, 2023
In 2023, some 40 percent of back-to school expenditures in the United States went to clothing and accessories, specifically. School supplies, on the other hand, accounted for an average of roughly 23 percent.

Share of back-to-school spending in the United States in 2023, by product category

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Release date

2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

May 26 to June 1, 2023

Number of respondents

1,212 respondents

Special properties

Parent who had at least one child attending school in grades K - 12 this fall

Supplementary notes

The source adds the following information: "Tech products include computers and hardware, electronic gadgets, digital subscriptions, and voice/data plans; Other includes COVID-19–related items like sanitizers, face masks, and furniture for home (desks, chairs, etc.)."

Percentages were calculated by Statista based on the source.
The source states that all figures are estimates based on annual consumer survey projections and revised U.S. current population surveys.

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