Admin

Thanksgiving 🦃 By The Numbers: 2025 Edition With 60+ Facts To Savor

By
Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

 

A Harvest Of Insights: 60+ Thanksgiving Facts For 2025

How Many Do You Know?

 

How much do you know about Thanksgiving 2025 and how Americans plan to observe this quintessentially American holiday? Did you know that in 2025:

  • 85% of Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with 56% planning to host the dinner. 36% say the cost of hosting is a financial strain. The average dinner includes nine guests and family. $431 is the average amount spent on hosting a Thanksgiving Day dinner including, food, drinks, and decorations.
    Thanksgiving Dinner
  • 30% of Americans plan to travel for Thanksgiving. 18% will drive; 13% will fly.
  • Thanksgiving Turkey68% of Americans will serve turkey. 50% will serve mashed potatoes stuffing/dressing as a side dish. 41% will serve gravy.
  • $1.2 billion will be spent on turkeys, alone, this year.  Average cost of a 16 pound turkey is $17.39 this year. 46 million turkeys are killed for Thanksgiving.
  • 23% of Americans choose pumpkin pie as their favorite. Pecan pie comes in second at 14% and apple pie comes in third at 12%.

    Thanksgiving Pies
  • On average, 2,092 calories will be consumed by the average person on Thanksgiving Day. (Did you know it would takes the average male some five hours to burn those calories?)
  • 11% of Americans will order in or go out for Thanksgiving. 43% of people will take part in a Friendsgiving gathering.
  • Americans are most thankful for friends and family (47%); health comes in second (19%).

  • Four US towns carry the name "Turkey." In North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, and Arizona.

For more information about how Americans observe Thanksgiving, favorite Thanksgiving Day dishes, Thanksgiving Day football and parade traditions, Thanksgiving shopping trends, what Americans say they are thankful for, and more, check out the infographic below from WalletHub.

Thanksgiving Facts For 2025

   

As the Thanksgiving season reminds us of the importance of comfort, security, and gathering in a place that truly feels like home, Nina Hollander—Greater Charlotte’s trusted residential real estate expert—is here to help you find your perfect space.

Whether you’re thinking about buying or selling a home 🏡🔑after the Thanksgiving holiday, Nina brings unmatched local knowledge, market insight, and dedication to your goals.  Contact Nina Hollander to help you take your next step with confidence and peace of mind. 

 

Contact Nina Hollander, Coldwell Banker, for help with buying, selling a Greater Charlotte area home

Posted by

 

 Nina Hollander, RE/MAX Broker, Realtor

 

 

 

Broker, Realtor, MBA, GRI, ABR, SRES, CDPE, SFR, SPS, CMRS
Carolinas Realty Partners with Coldwell Banker Realty
Direct: 704-779-0813
Website: www.GreatHomesInCharlotte.com
Blog: News You Can Use From The Greater Charlotte Area
Search For All Charlotte Area Homes: www.GreatHomesInCharlotte.com 

Charlotte Magazine 5-Star Customer Satisfaction Award Winner Since 2007

 

 Connect with me also on these sites:  

 

facebook twitterlinkedinpinterest

  

                                                                                                                                          

Oh by the way, I'm never too busy for any of your referrals!

 

Find Your Charlotte Home

 

How Much Is My Home Worth       Free Charlotte Relocation Package

 

 

 

Disclaimer:  Nothing in this blog article is to be construed as legal advice, tax advice, or financial advice.  For legal advice see an attorney.   For tax advice or financial advice see a tax attorney, certified public accountant, or other qualified professional.

 

Comments(13)

Show All Comments Sort:
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Those are certainly some interesting statistics, and I don't fit into the norm with regard to them, haha.

Nov 26, 2025 04:38 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Brian England hi Brian... I suspect many of us don't fall into a "norm," but it's always interesting to see what's happening.

Nov 26, 2025 05:08 AM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Nina Hollander, Broker - Thanksgiving Day is a special day for many families and friends. Let's all celebrate in ways we can and be thankful for however we can celebrate. 

Nov 26, 2025 04:39 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Patricia Feager hi Patricia... Thanksgiving is a quintessentially American holiday to me. Other countries do celebrate Thanksgiving, but not in the same way we do.

Nov 26, 2025 05:10 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Our numbers will be somewhat consistent this year, as we have lost no one from last year. and for us, that number is the most important.

Nov 26, 2025 05:01 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 hi Ed... and that is something to truly be grateful for. 

Nov 26, 2025 05:11 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nina. My son and grandkids don't eat turkey, so 50% of the group are out on the bird. We have a pumpkin pie and an apple pie this year since the store had a buy one, get one on pies. We will have mashed potatoes, stuffing and sweet potatoes with gravy. And since my daughter-in-law's mother and grandmother can't make it this year, we will have leftovers. Enjoy you meal dining out.  

Nov 26, 2025 05:08 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Wayne Martin oh wow! I can't imagine not eating turkey. I cook turkey year-round. Sounds like a great traditional Thanksgiving meal in your household to look forward to. Enjoy!

Nov 26, 2025 05:14 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I have noticed prices at the store for many of the items have come down. That is certainly a good thing!

Nov 26, 2025 06:35 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty hi Jeff... same here. And if the store is having a special, the prices are really good.

Nov 26, 2025 07:01 AM
Kathy Streib

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty  and Nina...I've noticed it as well. I saw turkeys for as little as under $1.00 a pound.

Nov 26, 2025 04:54 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Nina, Thanksgiving Day may be football and parade traditions, and at our home it's having as much of the family over as possible.

Nov 26, 2025 07:05 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 hi Sheila... nothing better than being able to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and good friends. Wishing you and Larry a wonderful day.

Nov 26, 2025 07:27 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Wow, these facts and figures are always eye opening and fun too. But this one is not:

  • On average, 2,092 calories will be consumed by the average person on Thanksgiving Day. (Did you know it would takes the average male some five hours to burn those calories?)
Nov 26, 2025 07:13 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 hi Nick... that fact made me rethink having Thanksgiving dinner!

Nov 26, 2025 07:26 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Wednesday afternoon, Nina. Thanks for the interesting statistics.

Have a great day and an outstanding Thanksgiving.

Nov 26, 2025 09:55 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Thank you, Roy. Wishing you and Dolores a wonderful Thanksgiving day.

Nov 26, 2025 10:02 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, Thanksgiving definitely was not a strain financially, bought two turkey legs, stuffing mix and some fresh green beans.   They were not offering the mini pecan pies, so that saved me some INCHES!  (except I will still be thinking of that pie...)

Nov 26, 2025 11:31 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox I haven't seen any mini pies in the stores around here. Not that I buy the big ones either! :))))

Nov 26, 2025 11:36 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Nina  and hope you have a big Thanksgiving feast tomorrow.  We are up in the mountains at cabins with other friends.

Nov 26, 2025 12:27 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

@Will Hamm... thanks for the good wishes, Will. Happy Thanksgiving to you. Enjoy your weekend. Don't get snowed in. :)

Nov 26, 2025 12:46 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nina- i love the Numbers posts you share with us. Even though I'm hosting, I'm lucky in that everyone pitches in. Larry will do the turkey. We have 4 pies tomorrow, so far plus brownies, my bundt cake, some pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, and who knows what else. As you can see...my family loves desserts. 

Nov 26, 2025 04:56 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib all I can say, Kathy, is yours is my kind of family! My mouth is watering hearing about all those desserts! 

Nov 27, 2025 04:34 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina I don't know of any towns named Turkey, but I do know a few people I refer to as one ..... LOL

Nov 26, 2025 05:49 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

George Souto you are just too funny, George. I was surprised to find out that there is town named Turkey in North Carolina. I just might need to go check it out!

Nov 27, 2025 04:35 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Nina hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!  Ours was perfect.  Laid back, relaxed and everyone pitched in with some lovely side dishes.  As always,  too much food and lots of leftovers!

Nov 28, 2025 10:40 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Anna "Banana" Kruchten hi Anna... we had a lovely, quiet Thanksgiving. And as we go out to eat, no leftovers to deal with (or cleanup!). 

Nov 28, 2025 12:43 PM