USDA’s Economic Research Service reports Americans consumed more than 650 pounds of dairy per person in 2024. Butter consumption is at all-time high of 6.8 pounds per person. Yogurt consumption rose six percent to 14.5 pounds per person. Cottage cheese, at 2.4 pounds per person, is at levels not seen since 2009. Total cheese consumption was unchanged from the previous year, while milk consumption saw a modest decline.
