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Consumer Expenditure Survey Data Table for the South Region and Metropolitan Areas (PDF)
Table 23. Selected southern metropolitan statistical areas: Average annual expenditures and characteristics, Consumer Expenditure Survey, 2010-2011
Item |
All consumer units in the South |
Washington, D.C. |
Baltimore |
Atlanta |
Miami |
Dallas-Fort Worth |
Houston |
Number of consumer units (in thousands) |
44,675 |
2,105 |
944 |
2,331 |
1,638 |
2,504 |
1,992 |
Consumer unit characteristics |
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Income before taxes |
$58,802 |
$108,724 |
$92,055 |
$69,914 |
$52,934 |
$70,942 |
$67,442 |
Age of reference person |
50 |
48.2 |
52.1 |
46.7 |
51.3 |
45.6 |
45.8 |
Average number in consumer unit |
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Persons |
2.5 |
2.5 |
2.6 |
2.6 |
2.6 |
2.8 |
3.0 |
Children under 18 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
0.7 |
0.7 |
0.5 |
0.8 |
0.9 |
Persons 65 and over |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
Earners |
1.2 |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
1.3 |
1.5 |
1.6 |
Vehicles |
1.9 |
1.9 |
1.9 |
1.7 |
1.4 |
1.8 |
2.0 |
Home ownership |
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Percent homeowner |
68 |
67 |
73 |
69 |
57 |
61 |
66 |
Average annual expenditures |
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Average annual expenditures |
$44,978 |
$72,448 |
$55,363 |
$49,692 |
$38,354 |
$54,628 |
$54,659 |
Food |
5,813 |
8,342 |
6,920 |
5,798 |
4,933 |
6,994 |
6,857 |
Food at home |
3,421 |
4,482 |
4,061 |
3,291 |
3,358 |
3,949 |
3,702 |
Cereals and bakery products |
466 |
592 |
614 |
440 |
470 |
550 |
478 |
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs |
787 |
1,011 |
927 |
791 |
848 |
885 |
802 |
Dairy products |
348 |
466 |
375 |
327 |
383 |
388 |
358 |
Fruits and vegetables |
601 |
875 |
727 |
591 |
740 |
748 |
717 |
Other food at home |
1,218 |
1,538 |
1,419 |
1,143 |
917 |
1,378 |
1,347 |
Food away from home |
2,393 |
3,860 |
2,859 |
2,507 |
1,575 |
3,045 |
3,155 |
Alcoholic beverages |
356 |
740 |
372 |
431 |
228 |
383 |
430 |
Housing |
14,940 |
25,590 |
20,695 |
18,448 |
15,911 |
18,241 |
18,287 |
Shelter |
8,116 |
16,628 |
12,946 |
10,681 |
10,391 |
10,248 |
9,925 |
Owned dwellings |
5,169 |
10,724 |
8,829 |
7,301 |
5,245 |
6,407 |
6,487 |
Rented dwellings |
2,429 |
4,309 |
2,921 |
2,879 |
4,813 |
3,371 |
2,853 |
Other lodging |
518 |
1,596 |
1,196 |
502 |
334 |
470 |
585 |
Utilities, fuels, and public services |
3,872 |
4,254 |
4,424 |
4,348 |
3,496 |
4,461 |
4,472 |
Household operations |
962 |
1,740 |
1,024 |
1,166 |
701 |
1,237 |
1,483 |
Housekeeping supplies |
577 |
720 |
687 |
724 |
458 |
739 |
620 |
Household furnishings and equipment |
1,412 |
2,247 |
1,615 |
1,528 |
865 |
1,557 |
1,788 |
Apparel and services |
1,561 |
2,775 |
1,719 |
1,644 |
897 |
2,260 |
2,218 |
Transportation |
7,929 |
10,889 |
6,606 |
7,998 |
6,039 |
9,314 |
9,146 |
Vehicle purchases (net outlay) |
2,728 |
3,176 |
1,962 |
2,761 |
1,149 |
3,175 |
2,542 |
Gasoline and motor oil |
2,513 |
2,479 |
2,401 |
2,645 |
2,268 |
2,918 |
3,050 |
Other vehicle expenses |
2,358 |
4,009 |
1,877 |
2,060 |
2,205 |
2,833 |
2,975 |
Public transportation |
331 |
1,224 |
366 |
533 |
418 |
388 |
578 |
Healthcare |
3,101 |
4,306 |
3,283 |
2,724 |
1,872 |
3,464 |
3,224 |
Entertainment |
2,353 |
3,710 |
2,876 |
2,281 |
1,404 |
2,675 |
2,642 |
Personal care products and services |
586 |
1,049 |
646 |
647 |
542 |
827 |
784 |
Reading |
84 |
196 |
110 |
76 |
23 |
103 |
132 |
Education |
689 |
1,300 |
2,173 |
1,064 |
526 |
632 |
1,130 |
Tobacco products and smoking supplies |
396 |
232 |
260 |
167 |
197 |
420 |
365 |
Miscellaneous |
688 |
1,184 |
456 |
724 |
430 |
582 |
1,125 |
Cash contributions |
1,623 |
2,130 |
1,679 |
1,624 |
765 |
1,949 |
2,320 |
Personal insurance and pensions |
4,858 |
10,004 |
7,567 |
6,067 |
4,585 |
6,783 |
6,000 |
Life and other personal insurance |
296 |
436 |
380 |
235 |
138 |
384 |
319 |
Pensions and Social Security |
4,562 |
9,568 |
7,187 |
5,833 |
4,447 |
6,399 |
5,680 |
Additional Data Available
A more detailed listing of CE results can be obtained from the BLS Internet site www.bls.gov/cex/ in text, PDF, and Excel formats. For personal assistance or further information on the Consumer Expenditure Survey, as well as other Bureau programs, contact the Mid-Atlantic Information Office at 215-597-3282.
Last Modified Date: October 9, 2012
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