During a 2023 survey, it was found that high school graduates who did not have a college degree formed the demographic in the United States that spent the most time on leisure and sports activities, with an average of 5.71 hours a day. Meanwhile, those who held a bachelor's degree or higher spent the least amount of time on sports and leisure, with an average of 4.69 hours a day.
| Characteristic | Less than a high school diploma | High school graduates, no college* | Some college or associate degree | Bachelor's degree and higher** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6.53 | 5.79 | 4.95 | 4.41 |
| 2010 | 6.08 | 5.53 | 5.02 | 4.41 |
| 2011 | 6.12 | 5.71 | 4.93 | 4.42 |
| 2012 | 6.23 | 5.78 | 5.17 | 4.61 |
| 2013 | 6.29 | 5.69 | 5.1 | 4.57 |
| 2014 | 6.25 | 5.73 | 5.16 | 4.56 |
| 2015 | 5.84 | 5.81 | 5.14 | 4.53 |
| 2016 | 5.85 | 5.72 | 5.03 | 4.58 |
| 2017 | 6.17 | 5.78 | 5.13 | 4.58 |
| 2018 | 6.34 | 5.77 | 5.2 | 4.59 |
| 2019 | 5.76 | 5.53 | 5.19 | 4.29 |
| 2020 | 6.24 | 6.4 | 5.39 | 4.89 |
| 2021 | 5.76 | 5.82 | 5.4 | 4.68 |
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