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Single-cat households decreased from 64% in 2018 to 58% in 2024, while households with 3+ cats increased 36%
Source: American Pet Products Association (2025)
American Pet Products Association. (2025). APPA 2025 Dog & Cat Report. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/population/#us-multi-cat-households-trend-2024
32.1%
32.1% of US households own at least one cat
American Veterinary Medical Association (2025)
1.8
Cat-owning households have an average of 1.8 cats
American Veterinary Medical Association (2025)
47.6%
Cat acquisitions rose to 47.6% of recent pet acquisitions in 2025, up from 43.5% in 2023
American Veterinary Medical Association (2025)
73.8 million
There are 73.8 million pet cats in the United States
American Veterinary Medical Association (2025)
