What share of Americans say they love or like ice cream?
Answer97%
From a 2026 national survey conducted for the dairy industry by Morning Consult.
Source: International Dairy Foods Association, Ice Cream & Frozen Novelty Trends Survey idfa.org
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Ice Cream facts & stats
6 sourced facts about ice cream, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
About how much ice cream does the average American eat each year?
Answerroughly 18 pounds (about 4 gallons)
Regular ice cream is the most popular category of frozen dessert.
Source: International Dairy Foods Association, Ice Cream Sales & Trends idfa.org
Going deeper
How much ice cream did U.S. makers produce in 2025?
Answer1.23 billion gallons
The busiest months for ice cream production are March through September.
Source: International Dairy Foods Association, Ice Cream Sales & Trends (2025) idfa.org
What is America's top ice cream topping?
AnswerHot fudge (31%)
Whipped cream came second at 27%, ahead of caramel sauce (21%) and chocolate sauce (18%).
Source: International Dairy Foods Association, Ice Cream Sales & Trends idfa.org
Expert level
How big is the U.S. ice cream industry's economic impact?
Answer$11.6 billion
The industry supports 26,704 direct jobs and $1.9 billion in direct wages.
Source: International Dairy Foods Association, Ice Cream Sales & Trends idfa.org
According to ice cream makers, what share of the market is premium and regular ice cream?
Answer80%
Makers report rising demand for non-dairy options, but consumers still rank them at the bottom of what they eat most.
Source: International Dairy Foods Association, Ice Cream Sales & Trends idfa.org
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