Adults under 50 are still more likely than older adults to go cashless
% of U.S. adults who say they make none of their purchases in a typical week using cash
Note: Go to the topline for full question wording. Those who did not give an answer or gave other responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Adults under 50 are still more likely than older adults to go cashless
% of U.S. adults who say they make none of their purchases in a typical week using cash
| Ages 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 19 |
| 2018 | 34 | 35 | 22 | 25 |
| 2022 | 46 | 49 | 34 | 33 |
| 2026 | 51 | 46 | 37 | 33 |
Note: Go to the topline for full question wording. Those who did not give an answer or gave other responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
