Cannabis Facts & Statistics
Comprehensive, regularly updated data on the US cannabis industry. Market size, demographics, pricing, legalization status, and more.
Last updated: February 2026
Market Size & Growth
US legal cannabis market size (2025)$33.6 billion
Projected market size (2030)$58.1 billion
Annual growth rate (CAGR)10.4%
Number of legal cannabis businesses (US)~15,000+
Cannabis industry jobs (US)~440,000
User Demographics
US adults who have tried cannabis50%
US adults who currently use cannabis17%
Most common age group25-34 years old
Gender split (male / female)55% / 45%
Daily or near-daily users~48 million
Consumption Methods
Most common methodSmoking (43%)
Second most common methodEdibles (24%)
Third most common methodVaping (18%)
Topicals and tinctures~10%
Concentrates / dabbing~5%
Average Pricing
Average price per gram (legal states)$8-15
Average 1/8 oz price (legal states)$25-50
Average edible price (10-pack)$15-30
Average vape cartridge (0.5g)$25-50
Average concentrate per gram$30-60
Legalization Status
States with recreational cannabis24 + D.C.
States with medical cannabis38
States with decriminalization only6
States where cannabis is fully illegal6
Federal classificationSchedule I
Medical Cannabis
Registered medical cannabis patients (US)~3.9 million
Most common qualifying conditionChronic pain (65%)
Second most common conditionAnxiety/PTSD (20%)
States accepting out-of-state cards~12
Average medical card cost$150-300/year
About This Data
Statistics are compiled from publicly available industry reports, state regulatory agencies, and peer-reviewed research. Sources include the Marijuana Policy Project, BDSA Cannabis Market Intelligence, Headset Analytics, and state cannabis regulatory authorities. Data is updated quarterly. Individual state figures may vary. All figures are estimates based on the best available data.