Pet ownership statistics for the United States: how many households own a pet, how the dog and cat populations break down, and how ownership differs by generation, city, and household type. These pages draw on the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, the AVMA, and Census Bureau housing data, and each one lists its sources and the year its figures cover. Start with the national overview, then use the city and multi-pet household pages for more specific questions.
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How many US households own more than one pet? Multi-pet ownership by generation, species averages per household and growth trends. Sources: APPA, AVMA.
Updated Oct 13, 2026
Which US metro areas and household types have the highest pet ownership? Census Bureau American Housing Survey data by city, homeownership, age and family.
Updated Oct 12, 2026
Latest 2026 US pet ownership statistics: dog & cat population rates, annual pet spending, generational demographics & APPA survey insights.
Updated Sep 20, 2026