According to the 49th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey by Piper Sandler with DECA for Spring 2025, the teens in the US spent $2,388 annually which is an increase from both spring and fall 2024. According to their survey, 87% of teens in the US use Instagram monthly, making it the most used app among teens. It is followed by TikTok (79%) and Snapchat (72%). Netflix (31%) is the top choice for teens for streaming, followed by YouTube (26%) and Hulu (7%). The survey also found that 88% of the teens in the US own an iPhone while 25% are planning to upgrade it to iPhone 17 later this year. The top shopping websites for upper-income teens in the US are Amazon (52%), Nike (6%) and Shein (5%).
37% of teens in the US are part-time employed, with the average age being 16.2 years old. LeBron James was the top celebrity and influencer of the majority of the teens. Among celebrities, Adam Sandler and Taylor Swift were also top-liked by teens while Alix Earle and MrBeast were well-liked influencers. When teens were asked about economic trends, 57% named them as worse, 19% said they are better while 23% said they are unchanged.
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37% of teens in the US are part-time employed, with the average age being 16.2 years old. LeBron James was the top celebrity and influencer of the majority of the teens. Among celebrities, Adam Sandler and Taylor Swift were also top-liked by teens while Alix Earle and MrBeast were well-liked influencers. When teens were asked about economic trends, 57% named them as worse, 19% said they are better while 23% said they are unchanged.
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