(NEW YORK, NY) - Americans spent a staggering $228 billion on alcohol last year, but new data shows Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are among the more restrained states when it comes to per-person spending.
According to a 2025 study by SmartAsset, using data from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis:
- Michigan ranked 31st nationally, with adults spending an average of $805 per person on alcohol in 2024.
- Indiana ranked 42nd, with per-adult spending of about $751, including a slight year-over-year decline.
- Ohio ranked 45th, near the bottom of the list, at roughly $704 per adult.
All three states ranked well outside the top 30, placing them firmly in the lower half nationwide for per-capita alcohol spending.
Nationally:
- Alaska ranked first, with adults spending about $1,250 per year on alcohol.
- Wyoming and Colorado followed closely behind.
- Utah ranked last, with adults spending just over $600 annually.
Despite lower per-person spending, population size still drives large totals:
- Ohio residents spent more than $6.2 billion on alcohol overall.
- Michigan topped $6.1 billion.
- Indiana spent nearly $3.8 billion.
The takeaway: while alcohol spending remains high nationwide, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio stand out for comparatively moderate per-capita consumption, avoiding the heavy spending seen in many other parts of the country.