Nearly half of U.S. adults say they carry cash always or most of the time, but young adults are far less likely
% of U.S. adults who say they carry physical cash with them …
Note: Those who did not give an answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Nearly half of U.S. adults say they carry cash always or most of the time, but young adults are far less likely
% of U.S. adults who say they carry physical cash with them …
| Group | Always/Most of the time | Sometimes | Rarely/Never | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | All | 46 | 22 | 32 |
| Ages 18-29 | Ages | 29 | 26 | 45 |
| 30-49 | Ages | 35 | 25 | 40 |
| 50-64 | Ages | 53 | 20 | 27 |
| 65+ | Ages | 69 | 16 | 14 |
Note: Those who did not give an answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
