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Did Texas families of three spend an average of about $280 weekly on groceries in 2023?

By Brandy Ruiz
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On average, a three-person household in Texas spent $283 weekly on groceries – food prepared and eaten at home – in 2023, according to a U.S. Census Bureau survey. Four- person households spent $300 a week on average, while single-person households spent $158, the report shows.

The survey was conducted between Oct. 18 and Oct. 30, 2023.

A dozen eggs averaged $2.07 nationally in October 2023, while a gallon of milk averaged $3.93 in the same time period, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.

Grocery prices have increased 2.5% nationally between October 2023 and October 2024, according to BLS data.

Households of three people in Hawaii spent the most on groceries over any other state in 2023, spending $317 weekly. Wisconsin households of three spent the least, averaging $244 a week, the census survey shows.

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Sources
US Census Week 63 Household Pulse Survey: October 18 - October 30
Google Docs USCSB, Household Pulse Survey Data, Texas downloaded
Google Docs USCSB, National Household Pulse Survey Data, downloaded
US Bureau of Labor Statistics Average price data (in U.S. dollars), selected items
US Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, West Region — October 2024
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