Hello.
According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
the average American consumer unit (i.e., household) spent the
following on entertainment:
2003: $2060
2002: $2079
2001: $1953
Source: Table A, Average Annual Expenditures of All Consumer Units,
Consumer Expenditure Survey, page 2:
http://www.bls.gov/cex/csxann03.pdf
Of course, the entertainment expenditure differs based on household size.
One person: $1041
Two persons: $2421
Three persons: $2263
Four persons: $2821
Five or more persons: $2554
Source: Table 5, Size of Consumer Unit: Average Annual Expenditures
and Characteristics, Consumer Expenditure Survey, page 2:
http://www.bls.gov/cex/csxann03.pdf
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