|
|
Consumer Expenditure Survey Data Table for the Midwest Region and Metropolitan Areas (PDF)
Table 22. Selected midwestern metropolitan statistical areas: Average annual expenditures and characteristics, Consumer Expenditure Survey, 2006-2007
| Item |
All consumer units in the Midwest |
Chicago |
Detroit |
Minneapolis-St.Paul |
Cleveland |
Number of consumer units (in thousands) |
27,334 |
3,224 |
2,251 |
1,467 |
1,155 |
| Consumer unit characteristics |
|
|
|
|
|
Income before taxes |
$58,688 |
$75,463 |
$58,414 |
$76,772 |
$62,104 |
Age of reference person |
48.6 |
49.6 |
49.3 |
48.1 |
53.0 |
| Average number in consumer unit |
|
|
|
|
|
Persons |
2.4 |
2.6 |
2.4 |
2.3 |
2.5 |
Children under 18 |
0.6 |
0.7 |
0.6 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
Persons 65 and over |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
Earners |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
1.4 |
1.4 |
Vehicles |
2.1 |
1.8 |
2.0 |
2.2 |
2.1 |
| Home ownership |
|
|
|
|
|
Percent homeowner |
69 |
71 |
73 |
73 |
68 |
| Average annual expenditures |
|
|
|
|
|
Average annual expenditures |
$46,812 |
$57,304 |
$48,348 |
$60,059 |
$47,890 |
Food |
5,778 |
7,202 |
6,550 |
6,848 |
5,514 |
Food at home |
3,256 |
4,046 |
3,886 |
3,845 |
3,331 |
Cereals and bakery products |
438 |
537 |
579 |
517 |
422 |
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs |
715 |
932 |
871 |
703 |
934 |
Dairy products |
370 |
406 |
420 |
475 |
320 |
Fruits and vegetables |
538 |
713 |
635 |
731 |
531 |
Other food at home |
1,195 |
1,457 |
1,381 |
1,419 |
1,125 |
Food away from home |
2,522 |
3,156 |
2,663 |
3,003 |
2,183 |
Alcoholic beverages |
512 |
801 |
495 |
928 |
401 |
Housing |
15,067 |
20,238 |
15,995 |
20,819 |
16,602 |
Shelter |
8,531 |
12,612 |
9,568 |
11,559 |
9,719 |
Owned dwellings |
6,054 |
9,043 |
7,077 |
8,592 |
6,269 |
Rented dwellings |
1,848 |
2,680 |
1,841 |
2,222 |
2,773 |
Other lodging |
629 |
889 |
650 |
745 |
678 |
Utilities, fuels, and public services |
3,303 |
3,761 |
3,637 |
3,294 |
3,768 |
Household operations |
891 |
1,063 |
602 |
2,871 |
775 |
Housekeeping supplies |
613 |
654 |
642 |
562 |
561 |
Household furnishings and equipment |
1,730 |
2,146 |
1,545 |
2,533 |
1,778 |
Apparel and services |
1,828 |
3,019 |
1,848 |
2,193 |
2,241 |
Transportation |
8,159 |
8,846 |
8,743 |
8,694 |
8,371 |
Vehicle purchases (net outlay) |
3,070 |
3,084 |
2,201 |
3,689 |
3,296 |
Gasoline and motor oil |
2,275 |
2,322 |
2,602 |
2,151 |
2,177 |
Other vehicle expenses |
2,386 |
2,635 |
3,506 |
2,204 |
2,644 |
Public transportation |
428 |
806 |
433 |
649 |
253 |
Healthcare |
2,957 |
3,020 |
2,307 |
3,705 |
3,293 |
Entertainment |
2,525 |
2,740 |
2,441 |
3,952 |
2,250 |
Personal care products and services |
541 |
662 |
570 |
647 |
571 |
Reading |
127 |
130 |
113 |
156 |
154 |
Education |
1,069 |
1,644 |
1,325 |
1,079 |
1,010 |
Tobacco products and smoking supplies |
360 |
291 |
445 |
320 |
398 |
Miscellaneous |
792 |
837 |
985 |
1,149 |
815 |
Cash contributions |
1,847 |
1,633 |
1,500 |
2,953 |
1,557 |
Personal insurance and pensions |
5,247 |
6,241 |
5,031 |
6,615 |
4,713 |
Life and other personal insurance |
346 |
352 |
318 |
283 |
429 |
Pensions and Social Security |
4,902 |
5,889 |
4,713 |
6,332 |
4,285 |
Additional Data Available
A more detailed listing of CE results can be obtained from the BLS Internet site http://www.bls.gov/cex/ in both text and PDF formats. For personal assistance or further information on the Consumer Expenditure Survey, as well as other Bureau programs, contact the Philadelphia Information Office at 215-597-3282.
Last Modified Date: December 23, 2008
|
