Statistics about Americans

Statistics about Americans

* 58% of Americans have less than $1,000 in savings: GOBankingRates

* 40% of Americans would struggle to come up with $400 for an unexpected bill: MetLife

* American debt in 2018/2019 averaged $136,365, and totaled $13.95 trillion: NerdWallet

* Americans have an average of $6,849 in credit card debt: NerdWallet

* The Median (half above, half below) household income for Americans in 2018 was $63,179: US Census

* 12.8 million children lived in poverty in 2017, which was 17.5%. That was a decrease from 2016 when 18% lived in poverty: US Census

* 45% of Americans believe in the existence of ghosts and demons: YouGov

* 40% of Americans don’t wash their hands after going to the bathroom at home.

* Super Mario Brothers is the most popular and the most famous video game: YouGov

* The most popular sandwich in America is grilled cheese (79% say it is their favorite) followed by grilled chicken tied with turkey (75%). Roast beef comes in next at 71%.