The Numbers
Number · Gallup · May 7, 2026
Only 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol
Gallup reported in August 2025 that only 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, the lowest level in nearly 90 years of tracking. It ran in the newsletter on May 7, 2026.
What it means for you
Gallup also found 53% of Americans now believe moderate drinking is bad for health, the first time that's been the majority view. That doesn't mean people are done drinking. They're drinking more selectively, and lighter styles fit the new occasion.
Source
Gallup alcohol consumption poll, August 2025, Gallup
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