U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Skip Header
Partners Researchers Educators Survey Respondents
News NAICS Codes Jobs About Us Contact Us Help
Topics
Data & Maps
Surveys & Programs
Resource Library
Search data, events, resources, and more
Topics
Browse our topics and subtopics to find information and data.
View All Topics and Subtopics Index A to Z
Age and Sex Business and Economy Education Emergency Management / Disasters Employment Families and Living Arrangements Geography Health Hispanic Origin Housing
Income and Poverty International Trade Migration/Geographic Mobility Population Population Estimates Public Sector Race Redistricting Research Voting and Registration
Data & Maps
Access demographic, economic and population data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Explore census data with visualizations and view tutorials.
Explore data on data.census.gov View all data resources
Census Academy Combining Data Data Equity Tools Data Tools and Apps Datasets Developers Experimental Data Products
Interactive Maps Mapping Files Profiles Related Sites Software Tables Training and Workshops Visualizations
Surveys & Programs
Our surveys provide periodic and comprehensive statistics about the nation. This data is critical for government programs, policies, and decision-making.
Survey Help View all Surveys & Programs
2020 Census 2030 Census American Community Survey (ACS) American Housing Survey (AHS) Annual Business Survey (ABS) Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) Census of Governments County Business Patterns (CBP) Current Population Survey (CPS)
Economic Census Household Pulse Survey International Programs Metro and Micro Areas Population Estimates Population Projections Small Area Income and Poverty Statistics of U.S. Businesses Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP)
Resource Library
Browse our collection of stories and more.
View all library resources Glossary
America Counts: Stories Audio Blogs By the Numbers Facts for Features Fact Sheets Infographics and Visualizations
Photos Publications Spotlights Stats for Stories Training (Census Academy) Videos Working Papers
Partners Researchers Educators Survey Respondents
News NAICS Codes Jobs About Us Contact Us Help
View All Topics and Subtopics Index A to Z
Age and Sex Business and Economy Education Emergency Management / Disasters Employment Families and Living Arrangements Geography Health Hispanic Origin Housing Income and Poverty International Trade Migration/Geographic Mobility Population Population Estimates Public Sector Race Redistricting Research Voting and Registration
Explore data on data.census.gov View all data resources
Census Academy Combining Data Data Equity Tools Data Tools and Apps Datasets Developers Experimental Data Products Interactive Maps Mapping Files Profiles Related Sites Software Tables Training and Workshops Visualizations
Survey Help View all Surveys & Programs
2020 Census 2030 Census American Community Survey (ACS) American Housing Survey (AHS) Annual Business Survey (ABS) Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) Census of Governments County Business Patterns (CBP) Current Population Survey (CPS) Economic Census Household Pulse Survey International Programs Metro and Micro Areas Population Estimates Population Projections Small Area Income and Poverty Statistics of U.S. Businesses Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP)
View all library resources Glossary
America Counts: Stories Audio Blogs By the Numbers Facts for Features Fact Sheets Infographics and Visualizations Photos Publications Spotlights Stats for Stories Training (Census Academy) Videos Working Papers

National Pet Day: April 11, 2023

Skip Navigation
Within Newsroom

National Pet Day: April 11, 2023

Press Release Number CB23-SFS.48

From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Keeping Pets and People Healthy: 

“There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship. Most households in the United States have at least one pet.

“Studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets is linked to several health benefits, including:

Photo: Pets (a dog and a cat)
  • Decreased blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and symptoms of PTSD.
  • Increased opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities; better cognitive function in older adults; and more opportunities to socialize.”

Key Stats

Source: U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2021 American Housing Survey (AHS).

web Infographic: 2021 Household Pets (October 2022)

Note: The image above is cropped at the bottom. Click on the image for the full image.

More Stats

Source: 2018 - 2021 Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM).

Related Information

aff Table AM1831BASIC02, Annual Survey of Manufactures: Geographic Area Statistics: Summary Statistics for Industry Groups and Industries in the U.S. and States: 2018 - 2021, see NAICS 3111, Animal Food Manufacturing

Source: 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates.

aff Table B24121, Detailed Occupation by Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2021 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars) for the Full-Time, Year-Round Civilian Employed Population 16 Years and Over — find Veterinarians, Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers, and Nonfarm animal caretakers
aff Table B24124, Detailed Occupation for the Full-Time, Year-Round Civilian Employed Population 16 Years and Over — find Veterinarians, Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers, and Nonfarm animal caretakers

Source: 2020 County Business Patterns (CBP).  

aff Table CB2000CBP, All Sectors: County Business, including ZIP Code Business Patterns, Patterns by Legal Form of Organization and Employment Size Class for U.S., States, and Selected Geographies: 2020, showing these 5 Codes:
  • NAICS 311111, Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
  • NAICS 311119, Other Animal Food Manufacturing
  • NAICS 453910, Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
  • NAICS 541940, Veterinary Services
  • NAICS 812910, Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

Source: 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates and 2019 County Business Patterns (CBP).

web Statistics in Schools / Resources / Warm-Up Activities / National Pet Day

Note: The image above is cropped at the bottom. Click on the image for the full image.

Source: 2019 Nonemployer Statistics (NES).

aff Table NS1900NONEMP, All Sectors: Nonemployer Statistics by Legal Form of Organization and Receipts Size Class for the U.S., States, and Selected Geographies: 2019, featuring NAICS 81291, Pet Care (Except Veterinary) Services

Source: 2017 Economic Census.

aff Table EC1731BASIC, Manufacturing: Summary Statistics for the U.S., States, and Selected Geographies: 2017. Showing these 2 Codes
  • NAICS 311111, Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
  • NAICS 311119, Other Animal Food Manufacturing
aff Table EC1754BASIC, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Summary Statistics for the U.S., States, and Selected Geographies: 2017, showing this 1 Code
  • NAICS 541940, Veterinary Services
aff Table EC1781BASIC, Other Services (except Public Administration): Summary Statistics for the U.S., States, and Selected Geographies: 2017, showing this 1 Code
  • NAICS 812910, Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

From the Library:

web Infographic: 2021 Household Pets (October 2022)
web America Counts Story: Spending on Pet Care Services Doubled in Last Decade (February 2020)
img Infographic: Pet Care Services Industry, Pet and Pet Supplies Stores, Veterinary, U.S. Population and Total for All Industry Sectors (2007-2017)
web Infographic: National Pet Day (April 2017)

Outside Links

Related Information

web American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
web American Veterinary Medical Association, Pet health and veterinary awareness events
web American Veterinary Medical Association, U.S. pet ownership statistics
web Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Veterinarians
web Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthy Pets, Healthy People, Keeping Pets and People Healthy
web Ready.gov, Pets
web The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
web U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Definition of a Pet
Page Last Revised - April 4, 2023
✕
Is this page helpful?
Thumbs Up Image Yes Thumbs Down Image No
✕
NO THANKS
255 characters maximum 255 characters maximum reached
✕
Thank you for your feedback.
Comments or suggestions?

Top

Back to Header