In 2020 coffee was still an extremely popular beverage among Americans of all ages. Nearly half of 18 to 24-year-olds drank the beverage and almost 70 percent of seniors did as well. Not only are seniors more likely to be coffee drinkers than their younger cohorts, but they drink about three times as many cups a day as well.
Coffee’s health benefits
Several recent studies have shown that coffee drinking may have more positive effects than just keeping you energized. Some studies have shown a reduction in mortality among regular coffee drinkers, especially older drinkers. Furthermore, there’s some indication that coffee may boost cognitive performance in the elderly, when it is normally declining.
both males and females, who consumed a beverage other than tap water the day prior to being interviewed
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original survey question:' What did you drink yesterday during each of the following times? This may include any beverage that you drank at home or outside your home and may have come in a cup, can or bottle.'
Base: Total sample aged 18+ – 2020 (n=2,838); 18-24 (n=450), 25-39 (n=760), 40-59 (n=939),
60+ (n=689)
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