A recent survey sheds light on the contrasting lifestyles of those who currently raise chickens for eggs and those who have no interest in doing so. Conducted among 6,281 U.S. users visiting CivicScience’s digital properties, the survey reveals intriguing insights into the demographics and preferences of these two groups.
Among the respondents, 7% currently raise chickens for eggs, while a notable 34% have never raised chickens and are not interested in doing so. This stark difference highlights a divide in lifestyle choices and priorities. Those who engage in chicken raising are unsurprisingly predominantly found in rural areas, with 42% residing there, compared to just 23% of those uninterested in the practice. Suburban living is more common among the uninterested group, with 50% residing in such areas.
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Gender distribution among current chicken raisers is evenly split, with 50% male and 50% female. In contrast, the uninterested group leans slightly male, with 51% identifying as such. Age also plays a role in these preferences. The 18-24 age group is the most represented among current chicken raisers at 25%, while those 65 or older are least represented at 8%. Conversely, the uninterested group skews older, with 28% aged 65 or above.
Education levels also vary between these groups. Current chicken raisers have a diverse educational background, with 24% holding a high school diploma or GED and 19% each having some college or a bachelor’s degree. Among the uninterested, 25% possess a bachelor’s degree, and 21% have a graduate degree.
Income distribution presents another point of divergence. Among current chicken raisers, 23% earn between $0 and $29,999, while 19% earn between $50,000 and $74,999. The uninterested group shows a more even spread across income brackets, with 18% earning $0 to $29,999 and 16% earning $50,000 to $74,999. This suggests that financial considerations may play a role in the decision to raise chickens.
Overall, the survey highlights the diverse factors influencing the choice to raise chickens for eggs. While rural living and younger age are more common among current chicken raisers, those uninterested in the practice tend to be older, more suburban, and possess higher levels of education. As National Egg Day is celebrated today, these insights offer a glimpse into the varied lifestyles and priorities of Americans when it comes to raising chickens for eggs.
This article’s data comes solely from CivicScience’s database, which contains nearly 700,000 poll questions and 5 billion consumer insights. Our AI content creation tool, DataScribe, supported the article.