Home Espresso Statistics 2026: 36 Data Points
By Brandon West . 8 min read . Updated June 2026
Coffee is one of the most-consumed beverages in the United States, and home espresso has moved from a niche hobby to a mainstream kitchen habit. This 2026 roundup pulls together the most useful numbers on how many Americans drink coffee, which generations drink it most, how people brew at home, and how large the equipment and cafe markets have grown. Every figure below is cited to its original source, drawn primarily from the National Coffee Association along with market-research firms and federal data. Use it as a reference, and cite it freely.
The short answer
Roughly 67 percent of US adults drank coffee in the past day, the highest level in two decades, according to the National Coffee Association 2024 report. Most of that coffee is now made at home, and espresso-based drinks are the fastest-growing segment, which is reshaping what equipment households buy.
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How many Americans drink coffee
Coffee participation in the United States sits at a multi-decade high. According to the National Coffee Association 2024 National Coffee Data Trends report, 67 percent of US adults drank coffee in the past day, and 75 percent drank coffee in the past week. The same 2024 report found that 57 percent of US adults had a specialty coffee in the past week.
The National Coffee Association Spring 2025 report put past-day coffee consumption at 66 percent, noting that more Americans drink coffee each day than any other beverage, with bottled water back in second place. In that Spring 2025 data, 46 percent of US adults had a specialty coffee in the past day.
Scale gives those percentages weight. According to USAFacts, citing USDA data, Americans consumed roughly 169.1 billion six-ounce cups of coffee in 2024. Measured by cup type, the National Coffee Association and NACS Spring 2025 data show 59 of every 100 cups consumed in the US were specialty coffee, versus 41 traditional.
Coffee consumption is growing
The long-term trend is up. According to the National Coffee Association 2024 report, past-day coffee consumption rose nearly 37 percent since 2004, climbing from 49 percent to 67 percent of US adults.
Espresso-style drinks are leading that growth. The National Coffee Association Spring 2025 report found that 28 percent of US adults consumed an espresso-based beverage in the past day, up from 24 percent in 2020. Specialty coffee tells a similar story over a longer window: National Coffee Association data reported via Everyday People Coffee and Tea shows 45 percent of US adults had a specialty coffee in the past day, up roughly 80 percent since 2011.
Online buying is climbing too. According to the National Coffee Association Spring 2025 report, 14 percent of coffee was bought online, which doubled from 7 percent in 2020.
Who drinks coffee, by age and generation
Coffee drinking rises with age. According to the National Coffee Association 2024 report, past-day coffee consumption reached 73 percent among adults 60 and older and 70 percent among those aged 25 to 39, while the youngest adults aged 18 to 24 came in lower at 47 percent.
The generational picture matches that pattern. According to CoffeeBI, citing National Coffee Association data, 70 percent of Baby Boomers drink coffee daily, the highest of any generation, followed by 64 percent of Gen X and 62 percent of Millennials.
Gen Z is the lightest coffee-drinking generation so far. CoffeeBI, citing National Coffee Association data, reports that 47 percent of Gen Z adults say they drink coffee daily, mirroring the 47 percent past-day figure for adults aged 18 to 24 in the National Coffee Association 2024 report.
Home brewing and equipment
Home is where most coffee is made. According to the National Coffee Association data reported by Daily Coffee News from the Spring 2026 report, 85 percent of past-day coffee drinkers drank their coffee at home. The National Coffee Association Spring 2025 report found that 71 percent of coffee drinkers prepared coffee at home only, up from 63 percent in 2020.
Among home brewers, the National Coffee Association Spring 2026 data reported by Daily Coffee News shows the automatic drip machine still leads at 37 percent, with single-cup machines used by 28 percent. Specialty coffee remains strong at home as well, with 58 percent of US adults having a specialty coffee in the past week per that Spring 2026 reporting.
Espresso drinks define much of the specialty category. According to the National Coffee Association Spring 2026 data reported by Daily Coffee News, the latte is the most popular espresso-based drink, ordered by 21 percent of espresso-beverage drinkers. If you are setting up to make those drinks at home, a forgiving starter machine such as the Breville Bambino Plus is a common first step into the espresso category.
On the hardware side, Research and Markets, via GlobeNewswire, reports that semi-automatic espresso machines account for over 40 percent of the US coffee machines market, which underlines how central espresso-style brewing has become to home setups.
Coffee economics and the equipment market
Coffee drinkers brew often. According to the National Coffee Association and NACS Spring 2025 data, the average US coffee drinker has about 3 cups of coffee per day. At the same time, prices have risen sharply: the US Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI average-price series shows 100 percent ground roast coffee averaged 9.053 dollars per pound in US cities in December 2025, up from 6.776 dollars a year earlier.
The supply chain behind that cup is large. According to USAFacts, citing USDA and US trade data, the total value of US coffee imports reached 8.8 billion dollars in 2024, and Brazil was the top source country at 1.96 billion dollars.
The equipment market is sizable and growing. Research and Markets, via GlobeNewswire, valued the US coffee machines market at 7.55 billion dollars in 2023, projected to reach 8.44 billion dollars by 2029 at a 1.87 percent CAGR. Mordor Intelligence pegs the narrower US household coffee machine market at 3.47 billion dollars in 2026, projected to reach 4.70 billion dollars by 2031 at a 6.30 percent CAGR. Globally, Custom Market Insights values the automatic espresso machine market at 2,011.75 million dollars in 2024, projected to reach 3,194.28 million dollars by 2033 at a 4.73 percent CAGR.
The out-of-home side remains a giant. According to IBISWorld, the US Coffee and Snack Shops market is worth 75.5 billion dollars in 2026, spread across 94,498 coffee and snack shop businesses, which is part of what makes brewing espresso at home an appealing cost trade for daily drinkers.
Sources
National Coffee Association, National Coffee Data Trends, 2024 (daily coffee consumption at a 20-year high).
National Coffee Association, National Coffee Data Trends, Spring 2025 (coffee as the most-consumed daily beverage).
National Coffee Association and NACS, National Coffee Data Trends reporting via Convenience.org, 2025 (average cups per day and specialty share).
National Coffee Association via Everyday People Coffee and Tea, coffee statistics roundup, 2024 (specialty coffee growth since 2011).
National Coffee Association via Daily Coffee News, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends report, 2026 (at-home brewing, machine mix, and espresso drinks).
CoffeeBI, generational coffee consumption trends citing the National Coffee Association, 2024 (Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z).
Research and Markets via GlobeNewswire, United States Coffee Machines Focused Insights Report, 2024 (market value, CAGR, and semi-automatic share).
Mordor Intelligence, US Household Coffee Machine Market report, 2026 (market size and CAGR).
Custom Market Insights, Automatic Espresso Machine Market report, 2024 (global market size and CAGR).
IBISWorld, Coffee and Snack Shops market size and number of businesses, 2026.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI Average Price series APU0000717311, 2025 (average retail price of ground roast coffee per pound).
USAFacts, where America's coffee comes from, citing USDA and US trade data, 2024 (cups consumed, import value, and top source country).
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Frequently asked questions
How many Americans drink coffee every day?+
About 67 percent of US adults drank coffee in the past day according to the National Coffee Association 2024 report, the highest level in two decades. The National Coffee Association Spring 2025 report put the past-day figure at 66 percent, meaning roughly two in three adults have coffee on a given day, more than any other beverage.
What percentage of coffee is made at home?+
According to National Coffee Association data reported by Daily Coffee News from the Spring 2026 report, 85 percent of past-day coffee drinkers drank their coffee at home. The National Coffee Association Spring 2025 report also found that 71 percent of coffee drinkers prepared coffee at home only, up from 63 percent in 2020.
Is home espresso growing?+
Yes. The National Coffee Association Spring 2025 report found 28 percent of US adults had an espresso-based beverage in the past day, up from 24 percent in 2020. Semi-automatic espresso machines account for over 40 percent of the US coffee machines market according to Research and Markets, reflecting strong demand for home espresso gear.
Which generation drinks the most coffee?+
Baby Boomers, according to CoffeeBI citing the National Coffee Association, with 70 percent drinking coffee daily, the highest of any generation. Gen X follows at 64 percent and Millennials at 62 percent, while Gen Z is the lightest at 47 percent reporting daily coffee consumption.
How big is the coffee machine market?+
Research and Markets, via GlobeNewswire, valued the US coffee machines market at 7.55 billion dollars in 2023, projected to reach 8.44 billion dollars by 2029. Mordor Intelligence values the narrower US household coffee machine market at 3.47 billion dollars in 2026, projected to reach 4.70 billion dollars by 2031.
How much does coffee cost per pound now?+
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI average-price data, 100 percent ground roast coffee averaged 9.053 dollars per pound across US cities in December 2025, up from 6.776 dollars a year earlier. The rise helps explain why many daily drinkers invest in home espresso equipment.